Definitions
Simile, Metaphor, or Idiom
Simile, Metaphor, or Idiom
Simile, Metaphor, or Idiom
Meanings
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A comparison of two unlike things using like or as
What is a simile
100
My "hair feels as dry as straw."
What is simile
100
"Dad is a frisky puppy" when he is at the beach.
What is metaphor
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"You sound like a fog horn."
What is simile
100
It's raining cats and dogs.
What is it's raining really hard
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A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as. It often says one thing is another thing.
What is a metaphor
200
"Shana is like a bird" on the dance floor.
What is simile
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The "dessert tastes like foam rubber."
What is simile
200
"Stars are flowers" in the meadow of the sky.
What is metaphor
200
Jane was a cheetah in the race.
What is Jane ran really fast
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A phrase that has special meaning different from the actual meaning of the words
What is an idiom
300
The "paintbrush was a magic wand" in his hand.
What is metaphor
300
"He sings like a blue bird."
What is simile
300
It is "raining cats and dogs" outside.
What is idiom
300
Dad is a bear in the morning.
What is dad is grumpy in the morning
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This is what the words are actually saying
What is literal meaning
400
With all that I have to do, I hope I didn't "bite off more than I can chew."
What is idiom
400
"Jacob was a perfect angel" at the party.
What is metaphor
400
"Rebecca was a mule," refusing to change her mind.
What is metaphor
400
Those girls are two peas in a pod.
What is the two girls are so alike
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This is what is really meant by the phrase - the deeper meaning behind the words
What is metaphorical meaning
500
Are we really going to "split hairs" over this?
What is idiom
500
Does he really need "another feather in his cap?"
What is idiom
500
He hates to "play second fiddle" to anyone.
What is idiom
500
I worked against the clock to get my assignment finished on time.
What is working at the last minute to meet a deadline
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