Simile or Metaphor?
Her hair fell down her back like a waterfall.
Simile
The room was as dark as night.
Darkness of the room & night
That is just the way the cookie crumbles.
That's just the way it is.
Explain what this means: Her voice is as musical as a flute.
She is a very good singer.
She is as quiet as a mouse.
Simile
Carla is a tadpole in the pool.
Carla & tadpole
I need all eyes on me.
Please pay attention.
Explain what this means: I sang my heart out.
I sang my best.
Carlos was a tornado when he was getting ready for his baseball game.
Metaphor
Frank was a rocket during the school race.
Frank & rocket
A slip of the tongue.
I said something I didn't mean to say.
Explain what this means: I drank like a fish after I won the race.
I was really thirsty.
The car in traffic was like a turtle meandering home.
Simile
My friend is like a bear in the morning when she first wakes up.
Friend & bear
You took the words right out of my mouth.
You said exactly what I was going to say!
Explain what this means: It made my skin crawl.
It made me uncomfortable or it was creepy.
When it comes to spelling words, Rebecca is a dictionary.
His sandpaper voice scared me.
Voice & Sandpaper
It costs an arm and a leg.
It is very expensive.
Explain what this means: The cake was calling my name in the kitchen.
I really wanted the piece of cake.