Similes and metaphors
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- Q1Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?The world is my oyster.The clouds floated in the sky like cotton candy.Life is a journey.He has a heart of gold.30s
- Q2Which of the following is a metaphor?She sings like a bird.Time is a thief that steals our moments.The waves crashed like thunder.He is as brave as a lion.30s
- Q3What do we call a figure of speech that means something different from the literal meaning of the words?Simple language.Figurative language.Technical language.Literal language.30s
- Q4Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?She dances as gracefully as a swan.Her laughter was music to my ears.He swims like a fish.The stars are like diamonds in the sky.30s
- Q5Which of the following best defines a metaphor?A figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another.A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.A type of rhyme in poetry.A description of real events.30s
- Q6Which of the following sentences contains a simile?Her voice was sweet like honey.The homework was a mountain of tasks.The wind howled like a wolf.He is a giant among men.30s
- Q7Which of the following statements is a metaphor?The sky looked like a painting.She ran as fast as lightning.His idea was a breath of fresh air.The classroom was a zoo during recess.30s
- Q8What is the main difference between a metaphor and a simile?A simile compares two things directly.A metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as' in its comparison.A metaphor always uses 'like'.A simile is a longer phrase than a metaphor.30s
- Q9Which of the following is an example of a simile?The world is a stage.Time is a thief.Her smile was like the sunshine.He is a rock.30s