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Similes and Metaphors

Quiz by Anitra Jensen

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  • Q1
    The simile, "She was white as a ghost," means that
    She was nervous and pale looking.
    She dressed as a ghost for Halloween.
    The girl died and was a ghost.
    She was happy and confident.
    30s
  • Q2
    The simile, " He's busy as a beaver," means
    He doesn't like to work.
    He stays very busy.
    He is lazy.
    He became a beaver.
    30s
  • Q3
    The metaphor, "The boss' words were crystal clear" means
    The boss wanted crystal.
    The boss was uncertain.
    It's obvious what the boss meant.
    The boss didn't make sense when he talked.
    30s
  • Q4
    I could read him like a book.
    idiom
    simile
    hyperbole
    metaphor
    30s
  • Q5
    Her eyes were silver slits of granite.
    metaphor
    simile
    hyperbole
    idiom
    30s

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