Similes & Metaphors
A simile uses the words "like" or "as" to make a comparison
TRUE
True or False: Personification means giving human traits to other humans and living things.
FALSE
True or False:
“Show, don’t tell” means only describing what something looks like, not what it sounds or feels like.
FALSE
True or False: An adjective describe verbs and nouns o give more details.
FALSE
What was Mrs. Sutherland's last name before she got married?
TORRES
Which of the following is a metaphor?
A) She danced like a flame.
B) He is a rock in tough times.
C) The sky was as blue as the ocean.
D) Her smile was bright like the sun.
B) He is a rock in tough times.
Which sentence shows personification?
A) The tree was tall and green.
B) The road was long and winding.
C) The sun was bright and warm.
D) The car laughed with life.
D) The car laughed with life.
Which is an example of showing happiness instead of telling it?
A) She jumped up and clapped her hands.
B) She was VERY VERY happy.
C) She smiled.
D) She said, “I’m so happy.”
A) She jumped up and clapped her hands.
Which word is an adjective?
A) Run
B) Quickly
C) Blue
D) Happiness
C) Blue
DOUBLE POINTS
Which country won the last World Cup?
ARGENTINA
TRUE or FALSE: Similes must say compare things without using LIKE.
False, you can use AS
DOUBLE POINTS
Which word in this sentence shows personification?
"The wind whispered through the trees."
WHISPERED
Fill in the blank:
Instead of saying "He was scared," you could say, "He _____ and his hands began to shake."
FROZE (or any other valid physical action)
Fill in the blank: In the sentence “The small dog barked loudly,” the word “loudly” is an adjective.
FALSE, it is an adverb
The Marvel superhero with a hammer is called __________.
THOR
Identify whether this sentence is a simile, metaphor, or neither:
"Her laughter was music to his ears."
Metaphor
Which of these does NOT contain personification?
A) The clock stared at me, counting down my doom.
B) The leaves danced in the breeze.
C) The cookies were so delicious.
D) The thunder grumbled in the sky.
C) The cookies were delicious.
DOUBLE POINTS
Rewrite this "telling" sentence into "showing":
"She was tired."
E.g. "She dragged her feet and rubbed her eyes."
Choose the sentence with the most vivid use of adjectives:
A) The cat slept.
B) The fluffy, orange cat curled up on the warm windowsill.
C) The animal was sleeping.
D) A feline lay still.
B) The fluffy, orange cat curled up on the warm windowsill.
Which famous video game lets you build with blocks and survive in a pixelated world?
A) Fortnite
B) Call of Duty
C) Minecraft
D) Among Us
C) Minecraft
DOUBLE POINTS
Which sentence best uses a metaphor to describe emotion?
A) His face turned red like a tomato.
B) She was drowning in a sea of sadness.
C) The stars sparkled like diamonds.
D) He was as the lightning that ripped the night sky.
B) She was drowning in a sea of sadness.
Which two words personify the house?
The tired old house groaned in the wind
tired, groaned
Which sentence best shows fear using descriptive details?
A) He was afraid of the dark because of all the things he imagined.
B) He screamed very loudly.
C) His breath quickened, and his eyes darted around the room.
D) He said, “I’m very scared.”
C) His breath quickened, and his eyes darted around the room.
DOUBLE POINTS
Identify THREE adjectives in this sentence:
"The bright red balloon floated above the quiet, gray street."
bright, red, quiet, gray
What date will it be 22 days from today?
JUNE 6, 2025