Metaphors and Similes

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4th Grade - University
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a simile primarily used for in writing?
To state facts directly
To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'
To create a rhyme
To describe historical events
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
The world is a stage
Time is money
He is a shining star
She is as brave as a lion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the simile 'Sydney slept like a log' imply?
Sydney was dreaming
Sydney was sleeping very soundly
Sydney was awake all night
Sydney was very restless
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a metaphor differ from a simile?
A metaphor is a historical reference
A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'
A metaphor states a fact or draws a picture without 'like' or 'as'
A metaphor is a type of rhyme
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Shakespeare's metaphor 'all the world's a stage' suggest?
Life is a musical
The world is a theater
Everyone has roles to play in life
The world is literally a stage
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