Simile or Metaphor, AND What is Compared?
My father is the hurricane,
knocking anything and everybody out of his path.
Metaphor
a father is compared to a hurricane
Years ago, workers (earned, earn, will earn) less than they do today.
earned
He (work, works, working) in sales.
works
Cesar loves to dance, _______ he enjoys singing.
and
The Regal Cinema closed down I used to go there every week.
period after down
When death comes
Like the hungry bear in autumn
Simile
Death is compared to a hungry bear
Next month the family (enjoyed, enjoys, will enjoy) a raft trip.
will enjoy
Every one of the shirts (has, have, is having) a green collar
has
Tim does not miss a day of work, _______ does he miss a day of school.
nor
Paula is leaving for Brazil on Tuesday she’s really excited.
Period after Tuesday, capitalize She's
I know what my heart is like
Since your love died:
It is like a hollow ledge
Holding a little pool
Left there by the tide
Simile
my heart is being compared to a hollow ledge
Brian (watered, waters, will water) the flowers whenever he sees they are wilted.
waters
They (having, was having, were having) trouble making phone calls yesterday.
were having
Should we start class now, _______ wait for everyone to get here?
or
Be careful on Preston Road it’s still under construction.
Period after road, capitalize It's
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Metaphor
Life is compared to a barren field
Whenever I (worked, work, will be working) in the backyard, the phone always rings.
work
Either rabbits or a deer (eating, eats, eat) the vegetables in the garden every night.
eats
I took an aspirin ______ I had a headache.
for
The history section is upstairs take the elevator and turn left.
Period after upstairs, capitalize Take
Fame is a bee.
It has a song –
It has a sting –
Ah, too, it has a wing.
Metaphor
Fame is compared to a bee
The store (notified, notifies, will notify) you when your order arrives.
will notify
Three cars or one bus (fills, fill, filling) the tiny parking lot.
fills
I ordered green tea, _______ I received coffee instead, _______ I filled out a complaint form.
but or yet, so
Victor knew the pasta was overcooked nevertheless he took a giant helping.
Period after overcooked, capitalize Nevertheless, comma after Nevertheless