Determining Similes and Metaphors
Select the correct answer.
1. The simile, "She was white as a ghost," means that
• the girl died and became a ghost
• the girl dressed like a ghost for Halloween
• she was happy and smiling
• she was nervous and pale-looking
2.
The metaphor, "The boss' words were crystal clear" means
• It's obvious what the boss meant
• The boss wanted someone to buy him/her clear crystal
• What did the boss want?
8. She was smiling like a little baby with candy.
• simile
• metaphor
• neither
Meaning: _______________________________________________________________
9. He's a speed demon!
• simile
• metaphor
• neither
Meaning: _______________________________________________________________
10. Can I go to sleep, please?
• simile
• metaphor
• neither
11. I could read him like a book.
• simile
• metaphor
• neither
Meaning: ________________________________________________________________
12. The phone rang as a dog ran by in the yard.
• simile
• metaphor
• neither
Meaning: _________________________________________________________________