Name: ____________________________
Date: _____________________________
Similes and Metaphors
Part A: Directions: Use the words in the box to fill in the blanks and complete the definition for
a simile and a metaphor.
Compares
without
using
like
as

A simile ___________________ two things ______________ the words “like” or
“__________.”

A metaphor compares two things _________________ using the words
“_____________” or “as.”
Part B: Directions: Color all of the similes orange and color all of the metaphors blue.
Papa’s hair is like a broom.
It was as big as an
elephant.

He is the black sheep of
the family.
Laughter is the best medicine.
He’s buried in a sea of
paperwork.

That knife is as sharp
as a razor.
Part C: Directions: Go back to Part C and circle to the two things that are being compared in
each simile and metaphor.
Part D: Directions: Go to “joinyquiz.com” and enter the code: 0855 3369. Complete the Quizizz.