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Similes vs. Metaphors Worksheet

The document defines similes and metaphors. Similes use like or as to compare two unlike things, while metaphors directly state that one thing is another or has the qualities of another without using like or as. An example of each is provided. The rest of the document provides sentences to identify as containing a simile (S) or metaphor (M).

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Similes vs. Metaphors Worksheet

The document defines similes and metaphors. Similes use like or as to compare two unlike things, while metaphors directly state that one thing is another or has the qualities of another without using like or as. An example of each is provided. The rest of the document provides sentences to identify as containing a simile (S) or metaphor (M).

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Name Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors


A simile compares two different things using the words
like or as. A metaphor compares two different things
without using like or as, usually by saying that one thing
is another, or that one thing has the qualities of another.

EXAMPLE: Her eyes were as blue as the ocean. (simile)


Her eyes were oceans of blue. (metaphor)

Directions: Read each sentence below. Does it contain a simile (S)


or a metaphor? (M) Write the correct answer on the line.

1. The house was a wreck.

2. Her room was as neat as a pin.

3. The little boat was a dolphin in the water.

4. Her pimple was as big as a mountain.

5. Her lips were like roses.

6. A thunderstorm brewed in his eyes.

7. Her happiness floated like bubbles all around her.

8. The dog was an ox.

9 The man was as strong as a tank.

10. Her laughter was a song.

11. The cookie tasted like cardboard.

12. Her opinion is as good as gold.

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