Animal Metaphors
Nature and Weather Metaphors
Home and School Metaphors
100

My brother is a fish in the pool.

He is a really good swimmer.

100

The snow was a white blanket on the ground.

Snow covered everything.

100

My bed is a cloud.

— My bed is very soft and comfy.

200

Our classroom was a zoo today.

The class was loud and wild.

200

Her smile is sunshine.

Her smile makes people feel happy.

200

Mom is our alarm clock every morning.

— Mom wakes everyone up.

300

She is a busy bee.

— She is always working hard.

300

The stars were diamonds in the sky.

The stars were sparkly and bright.

300

The library is a treasure chest.

The library is full of great things to find.

400

Grandpa is a night owl. 

He likes to stay up very late.

400

Dad was a volcano when he saw the mess.

Dad was very angry.

400

My best friend is a rock.

My friend is strong and I can always count on her.

500

When it is time to clean up, Sam is a turtle.

 Sam moves very slowly.

500

The spelling test was a breeze.

 The test was very easy.

500

My heart was a drum before the race.

 My heart was beating fast because I was nervous.