The Search for Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms.

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The Search for Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms

A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as. A metaphor is a comparison of two unlike things without the use of signal words such as like or as. An idiom is a phrase that has a special meaning different from the actual meaning of the words.

contains a simile, metaphor, or idiom. Click the correct Directions *Read each sentence. Decide if the sentence contains a simile, metaphor, or idiom. Click the correct answer.

It is raining cats and dogs outside. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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He hates to play second fiddle to anyone. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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He sings like a blue bird. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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The paintbrush was a magic wand in his hand. A.Simile B.Metaphor C. Idiom

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Stars are flowers in the meadow of the sky. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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The dessert tastes like foam rubber. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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You sound like a fog horn. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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Dad is a frisky puppy when he is at the beach. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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Does he really need another feather in his cap? A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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Shana is like a bird on the dance floor. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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The waves were lions roaring at the beach. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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My hair feels as dry as straw. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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Soon the pot became an iron weight in his arms. A. Simile . B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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Are we going to split hairs over this? A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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You can’t pull the wool over my eyes. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Idiom

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