1. Metaphor or Simile? Readers understand the use of figurative language.

2. He’s as brave as a lion.
Metaphor
Simile

3. Derek ran like a frightened rabbit.
Metaphor
Simile

4. My dog is a cowardly lion.
Metaphor
Simile

5. The night was as black as tar.
Metaphor
Simile

6. The moon was a smiling face shining down.
Metaphor
Simile

7. Dreams are wisps of smoke that blow away with the morning.
Metaphor
Simile

8. The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the grocery store shelves.
Metaphor
Simile

9. The sun was as shiny as a new penny.
Metaphor
Simile

10. My stomach churned like a cement mixer.
Metaphor
Simile

11. The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it after a long day.
Metaphor
Simile

12. A metaphor compares to things using like or as.
True
False