mixed-practice-similes-metaphors-1 Interactive Worksheet - Edform - Free Printable

Task Overview:

The task involves identifying similes and metaphors in given sentences, circling the two words being compared, determining whether each sentence is a simile or a metaphor, and providing the literal meaning of each sentence.

Definitions:

- Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as."
- Metaphor: A direct comparison without using "like" or "as."

Solution:

#### Sentence 1: Sven sings like a nightingale.
- Words Compared: Sven (sings) and nightingale
- Type: Simile (uses "like")
- Literal Meaning: Sven sings beautifully.

#### Sentence 2: The moon is a lantern in the sky.
- Words Compared: Moon and lantern
- Type: Metaphor (no "like" or "as")
- Literal Meaning: The moon provides light in the sky.

#### Sentence 3: Freda is a fish when she swims.
- Words Compared: Freda and fish
- Type: Metaphor (no "like" or "as")
- Literal Meaning: Freda swims very well.

#### Sentence 4: Leo is like lightning when he races.
- Words Compared: Leo and lightning
- Type: Simile (uses "like")
- Literal Meaning: Leo is very fast when he races.

#### Sentence 5: Our bunny’s fur is a blanket of warmth.
- Words Compared: Fur and blanket
- Type: Metaphor (no "like" or "as")
- Literal Meaning: The bunny’s fur feels warm.

#### Sentence 6: Han’s voice is velvet.
- Words Compared: Voice and velvet
- Type: Metaphor (no "like" or "as")
- Literal Meaning: Han’s voice is smooth and soft.

#### Sentence 7: Peter is as sweet as pie.
- Words Compared: Peter and pie
- Type: Simile (uses "as")
- Literal Meaning: Peter is very kind or pleasant.

#### Sentence 8: Vivica’s mind works like a computer.
- Words Compared: Mind and computer
- Type: Simile (uses "like")
- Literal Meaning: Vivica thinks quickly and logically.

Final Answers:

1. Sven sings like a nightingale.
- Words Compared: Sven, nightingale
- Type: Simile
- Literal Meaning: Sven sings beautifully.

2. The moon is a lantern in the sky.
- Words Compared: Moon, lantern
- Type: Metaphor
- Literal Meaning: The moon provides light in the sky.

3. Freda is a fish when she swims.
- Words Compared: Freda, fish
- Type: Metaphor
- Literal Meaning: Freda swims very well.

4. Leo is like lightning when he races.
- Words Compared: Leo, lightning
- Type: Simile
- Literal Meaning: Leo is very fast when he races.

5. Our bunny’s fur is a blanket of warmth.
- Words Compared: Fur, blanket
- Type: Metaphor
- Literal Meaning: The bunny’s fur feels warm.

6. Han’s voice is velvet.
- Words Compared: Voice, velvet
- Type: Metaphor
- Literal Meaning: Han’s voice is smooth and soft.

7. Peter is as sweet as pie.
- Words Compared: Peter, pie
- Type: Simile
- Literal Meaning: Peter is very kind or pleasant.

8. Vivica’s mind works like a computer.
- Words Compared: Mind, computer
- Type: Simile
- Literal Meaning: Vivica thinks quickly and logically.

Boxed Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{lll}
\text{1. Simile} & \text{Sven, nightingale} & \text{Sven sings beautifully.} \\
\text{2. Metaphor} & \text{Moon, lantern} & \text{The moon provides light in the sky.} \\
\text{3. Metaphor} & \text{Freda, fish} & \text{Freda swims very well.} \\
\text{4. Simile} & \text{Leo, lightning} & \text{Leo is very fast when he races.} \\
\text{5. Metaphor} & \text{Fur, blanket} & \text{The bunny’s fur feels warm.} \\
\text{6. Metaphor} & \text{Voice, velvet} & \text{Han’s voice is smooth and soft.} \\
\text{7. Simile} & \text{Peter, pie} & \text{Peter is very kind or pleasant.} \\
\text{8. Simile} & \text{Mind, computer} & \text{Vivica thinks quickly and logically.} \\
\end{array}
}
\]