Which is it?
Simile or Metaphor?
Simile or Metaphor?
The cat's fur felt like a warm blanket.
Simile
My hands are as cold as ice.
A. his hands were wet.
B. His hands were warm.
C His hands were very hot.
C His hands were very hot.
The mountain peak looked high as the sky. It seemed as if we would never reach it.
What does peak mean?
A. highest point B. lake
C. trail or path D. valley
My family hates the frigid weather in January.
What does frigid mean?
A. warm
B. cold
C. still
D. painful
B. cold
Your backpack is as light as a feather.
Simile
I am as blind as a bat in the dark.
A. I cannot see in the dark
B. I fly in the dark
C. I enjoy the dark
A. I cannot see in the dark
The people cut down trees and made shelters to protect themselves from the rain.
What does shelter mean?
A. a leaf B. a home
C. water D. an umbrella
B. a home
Florida is known for its tropical weather. Many people travel there to escape cold weather.
What does tropical mean?
A. dry
B. clean
C. cold
D. hot
D. hot
My sister is an angel.
Metaphor
His arms felt like noodles, he could barely pick up his bookbag.
A. His arms were very weak
B. His arms were sweaty.
C. He was flexible.
A. His arms were very weak
They gazed at the stars for hours. There were so many of them, it was hard to take their eyes off!
What does gazed mean?
A. shouted B. counted
C. a long look D. a short look
C. a long look
The ruthless king let his servants go hungry.
What does ruthless mean?
A. cruel
B. kind
C. useless
D. compassionate
A. cruel
She has a heart of gold.
Metaphor.
The snowflakes were jewels in the sky:
A. The snowflakes were cold
B. The snowflakes were shining in the sky
C. The snowflakes were falling in the sky.
B. The snowflakes were shining in the sky
Todd ate seven plates of food at the feast.
What does feast mean?
A. a small snack B. a huge meal
C. prison D. dessert
B. a huge meal
My absent-minded teacher loses his keys and his pencil almost every day!
What does absent-minded mean?
A. hateful
B. forgetful
C. intelligent
D. careful
B. forgetful
The baby cried as loud as a siren
Simile
The kitten is a fluffy cloud.
A. The kitten is big.
B. The kitten is furry an white.
C. The kitten is scared.
B. The kitten is furry and white.
Jacob crumbled the piece of paper and discarded it into the trash.
A. hold onto B. keep
C. throw away D. recycle
C. throw away
Kelsey was sick, her voice was almost inaudible. We had to lean forward to hear her.
A. very loud, easy to hear
B. very strange
C. very soft, hard to hear
D. very annoying
C. very soft, hard to hear