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Similes and Metaphors

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    Can you identify the similes and metaphors?
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  • During the house fire, my Dad was as brave as a lion. Simile or Metaphor?
    simile
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  • Sunday is cleaning day. By the time we're done, the house will be as clean as a whistle. Simile or Metaphor?
    simile
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  • I think my grandfather is as old as these hills! Simile or Metaphor?
    simile
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  • The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
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  • The wind was a howling wolf. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
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  • The thunder was a mighty lion. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
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  • The stormy ocean was a raging bull. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
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  • You are my sunshine. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
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  • Ben's temper was a volcano, ready to explode. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
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  • The falling snowflakes are dancers. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
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  • Gah! Her voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard! Simile or Metaphor?
    simile
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  • After I received that "A" on my spelling test, I thought I might soar like an eagle. Simile or Metaphor?
    simile
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  • Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
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  • She moves like a turtle. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    simile / she moves slowly
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  • The toddler is a wild tornado. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    metaphor / the toddler is out of control
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  • Her eyes were like diamonds. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    simile / her eyes were shiny, bright
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