Explain Similes and Metaphors - 4th Grade Writing
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Identify whether this is a simile or a metaphor: "Her smile was sunshine."
Identify whether this is a simile or a metaphor: "Her smile was sunshine."
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Metaphor. States smile IS sunshine without comparison words.
Metaphor. States smile IS sunshine without comparison words.
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What does the simile "as pretty as a picture" mean?
What does the simile "as pretty as a picture" mean?
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Very pretty; pleasing to look at. Pictures are beautiful, so this means very attractive.
Very pretty; pleasing to look at. Pictures are beautiful, so this means very attractive.
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What does the metaphor "The classroom was a zoo" mean?
What does the metaphor "The classroom was a zoo" mean?
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The classroom was loud and chaotic. Zoos are noisy with animals, like a chaotic classroom.
The classroom was loud and chaotic. Zoos are noisy with animals, like a chaotic classroom.
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What does the metaphor "Her words were daggers" mean?
What does the metaphor "Her words were daggers" mean?
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Her words were hurtful and sharp. Daggers cut and hurt, like harsh words.
Her words were hurtful and sharp. Daggers cut and hurt, like harsh words.
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Identify the two things compared in the simile: "The river moved like a snake."
Identify the two things compared in the simile: "The river moved like a snake."
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The river and a snake. "Like" connects the two compared items.
The river and a snake. "Like" connects the two compared items.
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What does the metaphor "My brother is a rock" mean?
What does the metaphor "My brother is a rock" mean?
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He is strong and dependable. Rocks are solid and reliable.
He is strong and dependable. Rocks are solid and reliable.
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What does the simile "as light as a feather" mean?
What does the simile "as light as a feather" mean?
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Very light in weight. Feathers weigh almost nothing.
Very light in weight. Feathers weigh almost nothing.
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What does the simile "as brave as a lion" mean?
What does the simile "as brave as a lion" mean?
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Very brave; not easily frightened. Lions are fearless, showing someone has courage.
Very brave; not easily frightened. Lions are fearless, showing someone has courage.
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Identify the two things compared in the metaphor: "The moon was a lantern."
Identify the two things compared in the metaphor: "The moon was a lantern."
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The moon and a lantern. "Was" connects the two compared items.
The moon and a lantern. "Was" connects the two compared items.
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What is a simile?
What is a simile?
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A comparison using like or as. Uses comparison words to show similarity between two things.
A comparison using like or as. Uses comparison words to show similarity between two things.
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Choose the best literal meaning of the simile: "Her cheeks were like roses".
Choose the best literal meaning of the simile: "Her cheeks were like roses".
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Her cheeks were red or rosy. Roses are red/pink flowers, describing cheek color.
Her cheeks were red or rosy. Roses are red/pink flowers, describing cheek color.
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Identify the figurative language: "He was as slow as a turtle finishing the race."
Identify the figurative language: "He was as slow as a turtle finishing the race."
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Simile. Uses "as...as" to compare speed to a turtle.
Simile. Uses "as...as" to compare speed to a turtle.
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Which meaning best fits this context: "Before the test, my stomach was a knot"?
Which meaning best fits this context: "Before the test, my stomach was a knot"?
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I felt nervous and tense. Knots are tight and twisted, like nervous feelings.
I felt nervous and tense. Knots are tight and twisted, like nervous feelings.
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What does the simile "as busy as a bee" mean?
What does the simile "as busy as a bee" mean?
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Very busy; always working. Bees constantly work, showing someone is very active.
Very busy; always working. Bees constantly work, showing someone is very active.
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What does the simile "as quiet as a mouse" mean?
What does the simile "as quiet as a mouse" mean?
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Very quiet; making little or no sound. Mice move silently, showing someone is very quiet.
Very quiet; making little or no sound. Mice move silently, showing someone is very quiet.
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What is a metaphor?
What is a metaphor?
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A comparison that says one thing is another. States one thing IS another to show similarity.
A comparison that says one thing is another. States one thing IS another to show similarity.
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Which meaning best fits this context: "After the joke, the room was a volcano"?
Which meaning best fits this context: "After the joke, the room was a volcano"?
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The room suddenly burst with loud laughter. Volcanoes erupt suddenly and loudly.
The room suddenly burst with loud laughter. Volcanoes erupt suddenly and loudly.
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Which signal words most often show a simile?
Which signal words most often show a simile?
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Like and as. These words signal a comparison in similes.
Like and as. These words signal a comparison in similes.
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Identify whether this is a simile or a metaphor: "Her smile was like sunshine."
Identify whether this is a simile or a metaphor: "Her smile was like sunshine."
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Simile. Uses "like" to compare smile and sunshine.
Simile. Uses "like" to compare smile and sunshine.
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What does the metaphor "Time is a thief" mean?
What does the metaphor "Time is a thief" mean?
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Time takes moments away quickly. Thieves steal things, like time steals moments.
Time takes moments away quickly. Thieves steal things, like time steals moments.
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