Similes and metaphores
Quiz by Cynthia Dietrich
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- Q1Which of these is a simile?He had a heart of stoneThe sun was a golden coin in the skyShe was as sly as a foxThe wind whispered in his ear30s
- Q2Which of these is a metaphor?Life is a journeyShe had a smile as big as the sunThe water was a mirror reflecting the skyThe stars blinked in the night sky30s
- Q3Which of these is a simile?The mountain stood tall and proudThe cat's fur was as black as coalThe raindrops fell like tears from the skyThe old man was as wise as an owl30s
- Q4Which of these is a metaphor?She was as busy as a beeThe sun was a fiery ball in the skyThe water glistened like diamondsHe has a heart of stone30s
- Q5Which of these is a metaphor?The trees swayed in the windThe children laughed and playedThe world is a bookThe coffee was bitter as medicine30s
- Q6Which of these is a simile?The snow blanketed the groundHer eyes were as blue as the oceanThe fire crackled and hissedThe wind howled through the trees30s
- Q7Which of these is a simile?He was sweating like a pigThe moonlight kissed the wavesThe car was a beast on the roadThe trees whispered secrets to each other30s
- Q8Which of these is a metaphor?Her hair was like silkThe flowers danced in the breezeThe world is a stageIt was raining cats and dogs30s