Similes
What does "Dave is as brave as a lion" means?
It means Dave is very brave.
What does "He is an ox" mean?
He is really strong
The kitten is a fluffy cloud means the kitten is made out of a cloud? True or False?
False. It means the kitten is furry and white.
Which of the following similes means he is VERY hungry.
1. He is as hogging as a hog.
2. He is as hungry as a bear after hibernation.
3. His hunger was as small as an ant.
4. His hunger was invisible.
The answer is 2.
Which of the following metaphors means 'Very clever'?
1) Slow as molasses.
2) You are a fish.
3) You are a clever fox!
4) Not whip smart!
The answer is #3!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What does "my grandmother has a heart of gold" mean?
It means a person who is sweet, kind, and of good nature.
Which simile means 'Very black'?
1) As busy as a bee.
2) Cheap as dirt.
3) Black as coal.
4) As colorful as a rainbow.
The answer is 3.
Which of the following metaphors means 'You like books!'
1) My mind was a blank page.
2) He's a bookworm.
3) You are a lion.
4) You are a laughing kookaburra!
The answer is #2!
Is "The crocodile's teeth are swords" a simile?
NO! It does not use 'like' or 'as', so it is a metaphor!
What does "Life is a roller coaster!" mean?
It means life can be rough, and it has ups and downs (problems and solutions), like a roller coaster.
What does "The assembly was like watching grass grow" means?
A) Not very much happened at the assembly
B) The assembly was green
C)The assembly looked like grass
D) None of the above
The answer is A!
Which of the following similes means 'Very bold'?
1) He is a big broad shiny penny.
2)As gentle as a ram.
3) As cute as a bug's ear.
4) As bold as brass.
The answer is 4.
#1 is not right because it is a metaphor.
Which of the following metaphors means 'He stays up late'
1) He is like a bat in the night.
2) You are a hog!
3) He is a night owl
4) You are as american as apple pie!
The answer is #3.
What does "Larry is as tall as a giraffe" mean?
It means Larry is really tall.
What does "I'm as hungry as a bear" means?
A) I'm not really hungry
B) The bear is not really hungry
C) The bear is cold
D) None of the above
THE ANSWER IS D!
Which of the following similes means 'A lot happier than normal'?
1) As gentle as a lamb.
2) As mad as a hornet.
3)As happy as a dog with two tails.
4) As hungry as a bear.
The answer is 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Which of the following metaphors means 'John's suggestion was really bad'?
1) John's suggestion was a band-aid.
2) The cast he had was a plaster shackle.
3) Tom's eyes were ice.
4) He is a night owl.
The answer is #1.
Is "The ladies' dress is as colorful as a peacock" a simile? Support your answer.
YES! It includes the word "as".
What does "It’s true that birds of a feather flock together" means?
It means people of the same sort or with the same tastes and interests will be found together.
What does "His hands were as cold as ice" means?
His hands were extremely cold!
Which of the following similes means 'Not clear at ALL!'
1) As clear as mud.
2) As slow as molasses.
3) As smooth as silk.
4) As clear as glass.
The answer is #1.
Which of the following metaphors means 'The teacher was mad and strict'?
1) The teacher is a chicken.
2) The peaceful lake was a mirror.
3) That teacher's question was a breeze.
4) The teacher was a dragon.
The answer is #4!