Similes (Simile? What does it mean?)
Your explanation is as clear as mud.
Yes it is a simile. It means that your explanation was not clear at all.
Which is the most intense?
Beam Smile Grin
Beam
This is the worst day of my life.
Yes it is hyperbole. It means you have had a really bad day.
I barely slept last night because my puppy barked all night long.
barked
Hit the sack- go to sleep
Yes it is a simile. It means that you were very thirsty.
Which is the most intense replacement for the italicized word.
to plead for a new toy.
Ask Beg Whine
Beg
He is running faster than the wind.
Yes it is hyperbole. It means he is running really fast.
We zipped along the highway at 60 mph.
zipped
I love my brother, but sometimes we don't see eye-to-eye.
we don't see eye-to-eye
Sometimes we don't agree
Last night I slept like a log.
Yes it is a simile. It means that you slept very well.
Which is the largest replacement for the italicized word?
an expensive home.
Mansion House Dwelling
Mansion
My dad is going to kill me when he gets home.
Yes it is hyperbole. It means I am going to be in a lot of trouble.
The waves crashed against the shore as the storm raged on.
crashed
You can never tell Sarah a secret! She always lets the cat out of the bag!
Lets the cat out of the bag - tells secrets
That guy is as nutty as a fruitcake.
Yes it is a simile. It means that he is a bit crazy.
Which is the most intense replacement for the italicized word?
A mean thing to say
Rude Unfriendly Vicious
Vicious
Next Friday will never arrive.
Yes it is hyperbole. It means next Friday feels like it is never going to arrive.
The child squealed with delight at the sight of toys on Christmas day.
Squealed
I can't wait to watch your performance tonight! Break a leg!
No it is not a simile because it does not use the words "like" or "as".
Which contains the most force?
Pull Tug Yank
Yank
I have read this book quite a few times!
No it is not hyperbole because it does not include exaggeration.
Her textbook hit the floor with a thud as she threw it down.
Thud
You absolutely hit the nail on the head!
Hit the nail on the head - to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.