A person, place, thing, idea, living creature, quality, or action.
noun
After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.
a. let go b. kill c. persuade
c. persuade
Your head is as hard as a rock.
simile
A word that describes an action (doing something) or a state (being something).
verb
There are so many people in the city who sell things. Some merchants sell food. Some sell cloths. I like the merchants who sell toys best. What is a merchant? a. people who sell things b. people who buy things c. people who throw things
a. people who sell things
Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know you're going to get.
simile
A word that describes a noun. It tells you something about the noun.
adjective
Max was sick of quarreling with his wife about money when all he wanted to do was enjoy her company and have a good time.
a. laughing b. arguing c. spending money
b. arguing
You are the apple of my eye.
Metaphor
A word which usually describes a verb. it tells you how something is done. It may also tell you when or where something happened.
adverb
Vince had to put his sunglasses on because the rays of the sun were so brilliant.
a. smart b. bright c. hot
b. bright
My daughter's room is a disaster area.
Metaphor
A word used instead of a noun, to avoid repeating the noun. (Ex: I, you, he, etc.)
pronoun
The police officer held her hand out. The cars halted. The children crossed the street. Then the police officer waved her hand. All the cars started to move again. What does the word halted mean? a. started b. stopped c. moved quickly
b. stopped
My mother is as sweet as pie.
simile