Metaphors / Similes
CREATE A SIMILE FOR THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE
"My brother is extremely stupid."
"My brother is extremely stupid."
My brother is as dumb as a monkey.
My brother's brain is like a rock.
Circle the two words being compared, determine if it is a simile or metaphor, and write its meaning.
"The car is as fast as a horse."
"The car is as fast as a horse."
Circle: Car & Horse
SIMILE
The car is very fast.
Sun is to day as moon is to ___________________.
Sun is to day as moon is to night.
What is one fact and one opinion about...
CHINA
Opinion: China will be the number one country on earth.
Fact: China has grown exponentially over the last 50 years.
Which word has the more positive connotation?
Stupid / Silly
Silly has the more positive connotation.
Stupid has the more negative connotation.
The storm was terrifying. Thunder roared, and lightning flashed across the sky. The wind howled, and rain poured down in torrents.
What does the word "terrifying" mean as used in the passage?
a) fun b) scary c) calm d) gentle
Terrifying = Scary
We saw a _____________ in the road during our hike.
My _____________ friend Jack is coming to the party.
(deer, dear)
We saw a deer in the road during our hike.
My dear friend Jack is coming to the party.
“His heart is a cold iron.” What it means:
________________________________________
METAPHOR / SIMILE
“His heart is a cold iron.”
Meaning: He is not very nice / loving.
METAPHOR
Circle the two words being compared, determine if it is a simile or metaphor, and write its meaning.
"The baby’s skin is as soft as silk."
"The baby’s skin is as soft as silk."
Circle: Skin & Silk
SIMILE
The baby's skin was very soft.
Water is to drink as food is to __________________.
Water is to drink as food is to eat
Spicy food is delicious.
Fact / Opinion
Spicy food is delicious.
OPINION
Which word has the more positive connotation?
Confident / Overconfident
Confident has the more positive connotation.
Overconfident has the more negative connotation.
The sunset was breathtaking. The sky was painted with hues of orange, pink, and purple. Everyone stopped to admire the beautiful view.
What does the word "breathtaking" mean as used in the passage?
a) ugly b) astonishing c) ordinary d) cloudy
Breathtaking = Astonishing
Do you want to eat a _________?
Nice _________ of shoes!
(pair, pear)
Do you want to eat a pear?
Nice pair of shoes!
“The night was as black as coal.” What it means:
_______________________________________
METAPHOR / SIMILE
“The night was as black as coal.”
Meaning: The night was very dark.
SIMILE
Circle the two words being compared, determine if it is a simile or metaphor, and write its meaning.
"The night was as quiet as a mouse."
"The night was as quiet as a mouse."
Circle: Night & Mouse
SIMILE
It was a very quiet night.
Teacher is to teach as student is to ______________.
Teacher is to teach as student is to learn.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
Fact / Opinion
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
FACT
Which word has the more positive connotation?
Weak / Gentle
Gentle has the more positive connotation.
Weak has the more negative connotation.
The puppy was adorable. Its big eyes, tiny paws, and playful antics made everyone fall in love with it instantly.
What does the word "adorable" mean as used in the passage?
a) ugly b) cute c) scary d) large
Adorable = Cute
Can you show me the __________ to the store?
We need to __________ the information before making a decision.
(weigh, way)
Can you show me the way to the store?
We need to weigh the information before making a decision.
"The train went by very fast."
"The train went by very fast."
The train was a bullet.
The train passed in a flash.
Circle the two words being compared, determine if it is a simile or metaphor, and write its meaning.
"The snow was a white blanket covering the ground."
"The snow was a white blanket covering the ground."
Circle: Snow & White Blanket
METAPHOR
There was a lot of snow on the ground.
Internal is to external as import is to ____________.
Internal is to external as import is to export.
AI has had exponential progress so far.
Fact / Opinion
AI has had exponential progress so far.
FACT
Which word has the more positive connotation?
Quiet / Shy
Quiet has the more positive connotation.
Shy has the more negative connotation.
The music was soothing. The soft melodies and gentle rhythms made everyone feel relaxed and peaceful.
What does the word "soothing" mean as used in the passage?
a) loud b) calming c) annoying d) fast
My favorite __________ in the movie is when ET flies.
Have you __________ my phone? I can't find it.
(seen, scene)
My favorite scene in the movie is when ET flies.
Have you seen my phone? I can't find it.
"Her smile is sunshine.” What it means:
_______________________________________
METAPHOR / SIMILE
"Her smile is sunshine.”
She has a beautiful smile.
METAPHOR
Circle the two words being compared, determine if it is a simile or metaphor, and write its meaning.
"His voice is thunder."
"His voice is thunder."
Circle: Voice & Thunder
METAPHOR
He talks very loudly.
Clock is to time as thermometer is to ____________.
Clock is to time as thermometer is to temperature.
The most disgusting animal is the pig.
Fact / Opinion
The most disgusting animal is the pig.
OPINION
What are the pros and cons of going to jail?
Pros: free food and shelter.
Cons: be around dangerous people.
The exam was challenging. The questions were tough, and it required a lot of thinking and effort to answer them correctly.
What does the word "challenging" mean as used in the passage?
a) easy b) difficult c) simple d) boring
Challenging = Difficult
I _____________ twenty-five books last year.
I bought a book with a _____________ cover.
(red, read)
I read twenty-five books last year.
I bought a book with a red cover.