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Similes and Metaphors

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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
  • The snow was a blanket over the houses. Simile or Metaphor? What is being compared?
    metaphor / the snow to a blanket
  • Her grandpa was a big teddy bear. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    metaphor / her grandpa was kind, cuddly
  • The toddler is a wild tornado. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    metaphor / the toddler is out of control
  • The boy was a trembling tree when he had to give a speech to the class. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    metaphor / he was nervous/shaking
  • You are my sunshine. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
  • During the house fire, my Dad was as brave as a lion. Simile or Metaphor?
    simile
  • The boy is as sneaky as a fox. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    simile / he is very sneaky
  • Sunday is cleaning day. By the time we're done, the house will be as clean as a whistle. Simile or Metaphor?
    simile
  • The wind was a howling wolf. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
  • Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
  • The thunder was a mighty lion. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
  • The falling snowflakes are dancers. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
  • Her eyes were like diamonds. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    simile / her eyes were shiny, bright
  • Ben's temper was a volcano, ready to explode. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
  • She moves like a turtle. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    simile / she moves slowly
  • After the breakup, he said love was a rotten banana peel. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    metaphor / love stinks
  • The coach yells as loud as a runaway train. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    simile / he yells very loud
  • The metal slide was as hot as a frying pan. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    simile / it was very hot, could burn you
  • I think my grandfather is as old as these hills! Simile or Metaphor?
    simile
  • Gah! Her voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard! Simile or Metaphor?
    simile
  • The runner was a lightening bolt on the track. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    metaphor / he was very fast
  • The stormy ocean was a raging bull. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor
  • Her fingers felt like ice cubes. Simile or Metaphor? What is the literal meaning/language?
    simile / her fingers were cold
  • The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym. Simile or Metaphor?
    metaphor