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The Search for Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms
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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.
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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.
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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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