Question 1

What is a metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two unlike things

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A type of simile

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A literal statement

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A description that uses "like" or "as"

Question 2

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

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Her eyes were oceans of mystery.

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He runs as fast as lightning.

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The cat is as quiet as a mouse.

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The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

Question 3

What is the literal meaning of the metaphor "Time is a thief"?

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Time takes away moments from our lives.

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Time is a person who takes things.

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Time steals our valuable possessions.

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Time is a literal criminal.

Question 4

Identify the metaphor in this sentence: "The classroom was a zoo."

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The classroom was noisy and chaotic.

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The classroom was organized.

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The classroom was full of animals.

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The classroom was empty.

Question 5

Which of the following is a metaphor?

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Her smile is sunshine.

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He eats like a horse.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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The road was as smooth as silk.

Question 6

What does the metaphor "He has a heart of stone" imply?

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He is emotionally cold and unfeeling.

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He has a physical heart condition.

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He has a strong heart.

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He is very kind-hearted.

Question 7

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

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The world is a stage.

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The sun is like a giant spotlight.

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The car zoomed as fast as a bullet.

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She sings as sweetly as a nightingale.

Question 8

What is the literal meaning of "The world is a stage"?

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Life is like a play where everyone has a role.

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The world is made of wood.

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Everyone is an actor by profession.

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The world is a physical stage for plays.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a metaphor?

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She danced like a leaf in the wind.

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The clouds are cotton balls.

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His words are a double-edged sword.

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Life is a journey.

Question 10

What does the metaphor "The curtain of night fell upon us" mean?

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Nighttime arrived.

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It became cloudy.

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The day ended abruptly.

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A curtain was drawn across the sky.

Question 11

Which sentence is a metaphor?

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The moon was a ghostly galleon.

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The flower bloomed like a rising sun.

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The dog barked louder than thunder.

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He is as brave as a lion.

Question 12

What is the literal meaning of the metaphor "Her voice was music to his ears"?

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Her voice was pleasant and soothing.

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Her voice was a melody.

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Her voice was loud.

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Her voice was like an instrument.

Question 13

Which of the following is a metaphor?

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The clouds are fluffy pillows.

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He fought like a warrior.

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She swims as gracefully as a dolphin.

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The stars glimmered like jewels.

Question 14

What does the metaphor "Books are keys to wisdom's treasure" suggest?

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Books unlock knowledge and understanding.

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Books are physically heavy.

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Books are valuable like gold.

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Books are made of metal.

Question 15

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

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Her laughter was a melody.

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He is as tall as a tree.

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The wind howled like a wolf.

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The river flowed as smoothly as silk.

Question 16

What is the literal meaning of the metaphor "He drowned in a sea of grief"?

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He was overwhelmed by sadness.

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He was crying uncontrollably.

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He was physically submerged in water.

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He was swimming in the ocean.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a metaphor?

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Her eyes sparkled like stars.

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Time is a relentless thief.

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The calm lake was a mirror.

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The city is a jungle.

Question 18

What does the metaphor "She has a voice of an angel" imply?

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Her voice is heavenly and beautiful.

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Her voice is rare to hear.

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Her voice is very loud.

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Her voice is loud and echoing.

Question 19

Which sentence is a metaphor?

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The computer was a dinosaur.

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She danced like the wind.

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He is as wise as an owl.

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The sun is as bright as a light bulb.

Question 20

What is the literal meaning of the metaphor "His mind was a steel trap"?

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He quickly understands and remembers things.

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His mind is physically made of metal.

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He has a mechanical mind.

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He has a very strong mind.

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