Similes
Finish the simile: "He sharpened his pencil until its point was sharp like ____"
What does the metaphor in this sentence mean? "The bird fired a white missile, which exploded on my windshield."
The bird pooped on my windshield and it spread all over.
"The soft chair wrapped its padded arms around Lisa."
Yes, it is!
What part of this sentence is the idiom? "The fancy car will cost an arm and a leg"
An arm and leg
Finish the simile: "Jennifer’s bedroom was as messy as _____"
A pigpen, a pigsty, a disaster area
What does the metaphor mean in this sentence? "Her diary was her best friend, guarding her secrets quietly."
Her secrets were safe because they were written in her diary, which could not talk.
"The dog barked loudly at the squirrel, which quickly ran up the tree."
No, it is not
What part of this sentence is the idiom? "We arrived at the bus stop in the nick of time."
In the nick of time
Finish the simile: "Getting ready for school in the morning is as crazy as _____"
Feeding animals in the zoo, herding cats, a chicken running around with its head cut off
This contains a mixed metaphor. Identify the metaphors being used and explain the basic meaning:"The football player was a tower of strength, running across the field like a gazelle."
The football player was strong and ran fast. Compares the football player to a tower and his running ability to a gazelle.
"The wind blew steady for three days before the hurricane reached the shore."
No, it is not
Complete the sentence using an idiom that means the words in parenthesis: Jack was (angry)
All bent out of shape, up in arms, bite someone's head off, blow a fuse, fly off the handle
What part of this sentence is a simile? "It's been a hard day's night, and I've been working like a dog."
Working like a dog
This contains a mixed metaphor. Identify the metaphors being used and explain the basic meaning: "The manager was a busy bee with a lot on his plate."
The manager is busy with a lot of tasks to do. Compares the manager with a bee and someone who has a lot of food or items on a plate.
"The stairs groaned in agony as Phillip carried the heavy boxes to the attic."
Yes, it is!
Complete the sentence using an idiom that means the words in parenthesis: The test was (easy)
A cakewalk, piece of cake, easy as ABC, easy as pie
Which part of these sentences is a simile? "The Honda's ride is as smooth as a gazelle in the Sahara. Its comfort is like a hug from Nana."
As smooth as a gazelle in the Sahara/Like a hug from Nana
This contains a mixed metaphor. Identify the metaphors being used and explain the basic meaning: "Life is a roller coaster, filled with unexpected battles."
Life has ups, downs and turns, with unexpected troubles. Compares life to a roller coaster and a war.
"Wearing a top hat and bow tie, the rabbit bowed politely to the turtle."
Yes, it is!
Explain the idioms: under the weather and hold your horses
Under the weather: feeling poorly, or sick
Hold your horses: be patient