Question

simile and metaphor practice
a simile is a comparison of two different things using the words like or as.
a metaphor is a comparison that does not use the words like or as.
copy the sentences from the board in the correct space:
a. the sentence containing a simile is:

b. the sentence containing a metaphor is:

for items 1–5, indicate whether the sentence contains a simile or metaphor. for items 6–7, write a simile and a metaphor.

1. staying inside all day was like being in prison.

simile metaphor

1. life is a stage, and we are all actors.

simile metaphor

1. sid was a cheetah in the 100-yard dash.

simile metaphor

1. annabelle’s room looked like it was hit by a hurricane.

simile metaphor

Explanation:

To determine if a sentence has a simile or metaphor, we use the definitions: a simile uses "like" or "as", a metaphor does not.

1. "Staying inside all day was like being in prison" uses "like" → simile.
2. "Life is a stage, and we are all actors" does not use "like" or "as" → metaphor.
3. "Sid was a cheetah in the 100 - yard dash" does not use "like" or "as" → metaphor.
4. "Annabelle’s room looked like it was hit by a hurricane" uses "like" → simile.

For writing a simile (e.g., "Her smile is like a sunshine") and a metaphor (e.g., "The world is a book"), we follow the definitions.

Answer:

1. simile
2. metaphor
3. metaphor
4. simile
5. (Example simile) Her smile is like a sunshine.
6. (Example metaphor) The world is a book.