Simile City
Her smile was as bright as the sun
What is comparing to the sun using "as"?
"Time is money.
What metaphor means time is valuable and shouldn't be wasted?
What does "Don't sweat it" mean?
Don't worry about it / It's not important
"Maria had butterflies in her stomach before her big presentation to the class." What does this idiom mean based on the context?
Nervous or anxious
How would you rewrite "It's raining cats and dogs" literally?
It's raining very heavily.
Like and as
What are the two words that signal a simile?
What is the main difference between a metaphor and a simile?
No "like" or "as"
What does "Break a leg!" mean?
Good luck
"The stage lights were like blazing suns, making it hard for actors to see the audience." What do the context clues tell us about the lights?
Very bright lights
How would you rewrite "She runs like lightning" literally?
She runs very fast
The baby slept like a rock through the thunderstorm
What simile means the baby slept very deeply and peacefully?
The classroom was a zoo during the substitute teacher's visit."
What metaphor describes a very chaotic and noisy classroom?
What does "spill the beans" mean?
To reveal a secret
"After the championship game, the soccer team was completely drained - they could barely walk to the locker room." What does "drained" mean here?
The team was extremely tired
How would you rewrite "He was steaming mad" literally?
He was very angry.
His backpack was as heavy as an elephant."
What simile shows that someone's backpack was extremely heavy?
"Her voice was music to his ears.
What metaphor means someone's voice was pleasant and beautiful to listen to?
What does "It's a piece of cake" mean?
Something is very easy to do
"When Jenny found out she made the honor roll, she was walking on cloud nine for the rest of the week." What does this idiom mean?
Feeling very happy and excited
How would you rewrite "The library was as silent as a tomb" literally?
The library was very quiet
She moved through the water like a graceful dolphin, barely making a splash.
What simile describes someone who is an excellent swimmer?
The athlete's legs were rubber after running the marathon
What metaphor shows that someone's legs felt weak and shaky from exhaustion?
What does "beat around the bush" mean?
To avoid talking about the main topic
"The math test was a real mountain to climb - even the best students struggled with the complex problems." What does this metaphor suggest about the test?
A very difficult situation
How would you rewrite "The news hit her like a ton of bricks" literally?
She was very surprised by the news