Simile
Metaphor
Simile or Metaphor
100

She is as cold as ice.

She is mean. It is cold, so she is chilly.

100

The classroom is like a zoo.

The classroom is chaotic and loud.

100

The cats eyes are two shiny coins.

Metaphor.

200

They sleep like a log.

They don't move when they sleep.

200

Life is a rollercoaster.

Life has ups (good parts) and downs (bad parts).

200

His voice is as deep as a horn.

Simile.

300

He is as light as a feather.

He is very small and light.
300

When he sings, his voice is music to my ears.

He has a good singing voice. He is talented.

300

The running children are a stampede of horses.

Metaphor.

400

He is as sneaky as a fox.

He is sneaky, and may try to trick others.

400

When my sister runs, she is a cheetah.

She is fast.

400

Our boots were as muddy as pigs hooves.

Simile

500
The teacher is as quiet as a mouse.

The teacher does not speak loudly.

500

The computers at school are ancient.

The computers at school are slow and old.

500

The pitcher threw the ball as fast as lightning.

Simile