Metaphors and Similes.

                                     Activity 1:

At the end of the sentence, write in brackets whether the sentence is an
example of a metaphor or simile.

Eg. The clouds were fluffy like cotton wool. (SIMILE)

1. As slippery as an eel. (simile)
2. Arnie was a man-mountain. (metaphor)
3. He was a lion in battle. (metaphor)
4. She is as pretty as a picture. (metaphor)
5. The striker was a goal machine. (metaphor)
6. The torch lit up the room as if the sun had risen early. (simile)
7. The moon was a misty shadow. (metaphor)
8. My friend has a face like a bag of spanners. (simile)

Activity 2:

Simile or Metaphor? 

A metaphor compares two different things, usually with the word “is.” 

A simile also compares two different things but uses words such as “like” or “as.”

 Look at each of the following sentences and answer the questions below. 

Example: Our class is a buzzing beehive today. 

This is a metaphor

This means: 

1. OUr class is especially busy today
2. A bee got into our classroom.

1. The assembly was like watching grass grow. 

This is a: metaphor

This means : Option A

1. Not very much happened at the assembly.
2. The assembly was green.

2. His hands were as cold as ice. 

This is a: Simile

This means: Option B

a) His hands were wet.

b) His hands were extremely cold.

3. The kitten is a fluffy cloud. 

This is a: Metaphor

This means: Option A

1. The kitten is furry and white
2. The kitten sleeps all day.

4. I’m as hungry as a bear. 

This is a: Simile

This means: Option B

1. I’m not very hungry.
2. I’m really hungry.