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A colorful educational worksheet from SplashLearn titled "Similes and Metaphor," featuring exercises to identify and complete similes and metaphors, with a blue border and a cheerful cartoon character in the corner.

A colorful educational worksheet from SplashLearn titled "Similes and Metaphor," featuring exercises to identify and complete similes and metaphors, with a blue border and a cheerful cartoon character in the corner.

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Part A: Identify whether each sentence is a simile (S) or metaphor (M)



Definitions:
- Simile: Uses "like" or "as...as" to compare two things.
- Metaphor: Directly states that one thing *is* another, without using "like" or "as".

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1. Penn's dog is so big, it looks like a horse.
→ Uses "looks like" → Simile
S

2. Will is such an angel! He never misbehaves with anyone.
→ Says Will *is* an angel (not "like" an angel) → Metaphor
M

3. Misty is a ferocious lioness when it comes to protecting her little brother.
→ Says Misty *is* a lioness → Metaphor
M

4. The carpet in my room is as soft as the fur of a cat.
→ Uses "as...as" → Simile
S

5. Helen is a polar bear. Her room is freezing even in winter.
→ Says Helen *is* a polar bear → Metaphor
M

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Part B: Complete the similes with appropriate comparisons



We need to complete the similes using common expressions or logical comparisons.

1. Usain Bolt is as fast as a _________.
→ Usain Bolt is known for being extremely fast. Common comparison:
cheetah (or lightning, rocket — but cheetah is classic)

2. My sister looked so beautiful at her wedding, she seemed like a _________.
→ Often compared to something radiant and elegant:
princess or glowing flower or angel — best fit:
princess

3. Her house was so huge, it was as big as a _________.
→ Something very large:
castle or mansion or palace — best fit:
castle

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Final Answers:



#### Part A:
1. S
2. M
3. M
4. S
5. M

#### Part B:
1. Usain Bolt is as fast as a cheetah.
2. My sister looked so beautiful at her wedding, she seemed like a princess.
3. Her house was so huge, it was as big as a castle.

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