Educational worksheet for identifying and converting similes and metaphors.
Worksheet titled "SIMILES and METAPHORS" with instructions to identify and circle similes and metaphors in sentences, and to change similes to metaphors and vice versa.
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Let’s go step by step.
First, remember:
- A simile compares two things using “like” or “as”. → Write S
- A metaphor says one thing *is* another (no “like” or “as”). → Write M
We’ll go through each sentence and decide S or M, then circle the part that is the simile or metaphor.
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Part 1: Identify Simile or Metaphor
1. The moon is a white ball.
→ No “like” or “as” → It says the moon IS something else → M
Circle: “is a white ball”
2. You were as brave as a lion.
→ Uses “as...as” → S
Circle: “as brave as a lion”
3. He is as funny as a barrel of monkeys.
→ Uses “as...as” → S
Circle: “as funny as a barrel of monkeys”
4. Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks.
→ Says tears WERE a river → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “were a river flowing down her cheeks”
5. Your explanation is as clear as mud.
→ Uses “as...as” → S
Circle: “as clear as mud”
6. The road ahead was a ribbon stretching across the desert.
→ Says road WAS a ribbon → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “was a ribbon stretching across the desert”
7. He could hear like an owl.
→ Uses “like” → S
Circle: “like an owl”
8. Donations to the charity were a tsunami.
→ Says donations WERE a tsunami → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “were a tsunami”
9. The park was a lake after the rain.
→ Says park WAS a lake → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “was a lake after the rain”
10. This contract is solid as quick sand.
→ Uses “as” → S
Circle: “solid as quick sand”
11. The sun is a golden ball.
→ Says sun IS a golden ball → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “is a golden ball”
12. This dress is perfect because it fits like a glove.
→ Uses “like” → S
Circle: “like a glove”
13. The clouds are balls of cotton.
→ Says clouds ARE balls of cotton → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “are balls of cotton”
14. The dancer moved like a gazelle.
→ Uses “like” → S
Circle: “like a gazelle”
15. The lightning was fireworks in the sky.
→ Says lightning WAS fireworks → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “was fireworks in the sky”
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Part 2: Change simile to metaphor and vice versa
Rule:
- If it’s a simile (has “like” or “as”), remove those words and make it say “is/are/was” instead.
- If it’s a metaphor (says “is/are/was”), add “like” or “as” to turn it into a simile.
1. He is as strong as an ox. → Simile
Change to metaphor: Remove “as...as”, say he IS an ox? Not quite — better: “He is an ox.” But that sounds odd. Better: “His strength is an ox.” Still awkward. Actually, common way: “He is an ox.” OR “He has the strength of an ox.” But simplest for school:
→ He is an ox. (Metaphor)
But let’s think: Original = “He is as strong as an ox.” → To make metaphor: “He is an ox.” That works.
Wait — maybe better: “His strength is an ox’s strength.” Too long. Let’s stick with simple:
Actually, standard conversion:
Simile: “He is as strong as an ox.”
Metaphor: “He is an ox.” ← acceptable in elementary level.
But sometimes teachers prefer: “He is a powerhouse like an ox” — no, that’s still simile.
Better: Just replace “as strong as” with “is”:
→ “He is an ox.” ✔
2. That lawn is a green carpet. → Metaphor
Change to simile: Add “like” or “as”
→ “That lawn is like a green carpet.” ✔
3. Ben’s temper is a terrifying volcano. → Metaphor
Change to simile:
→ “Ben’s temper is like a terrifying volcano.” ✔
4. My father is like a tough nail. → Simile
Change to metaphor: Remove “like” →
→ “My father is a tough nail.” ✔
5. Love is like a rose. → Simile
Change to metaphor: Remove “like” →
→ “Love is a rose.” ✔
(Note: These are simplified conversions suitable for school level.)
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Final Answer:
Part 1:
1. M — is a white ball
2. S — as brave as a lion
3. S — as funny as a barrel of monkeys
4. M — were a river flowing down her cheeks
5. S — as clear as mud
6. M — was a ribbon stretching across the desert
7. S — like an owl
8. M — were a tsunami
9. M — was a lake after the rain
10. S — solid as quick sand
11. M — is a golden ball
12. S — like a glove
13. M — are balls of cotton
14. S — like a gazelle
15. M — was fireworks in the sky
Part 2:
1. He is an ox.
2. That lawn is like a green carpet.
3. Ben’s temper is like a terrifying volcano.
4. My father is a tough nail.
5. Love is a rose.
First, remember:
- A simile compares two things using “like” or “as”. → Write S
- A metaphor says one thing *is* another (no “like” or “as”). → Write M
We’ll go through each sentence and decide S or M, then circle the part that is the simile or metaphor.
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Part 1: Identify Simile or Metaphor
1. The moon is a white ball.
→ No “like” or “as” → It says the moon IS something else → M
Circle: “is a white ball”
2. You were as brave as a lion.
→ Uses “as...as” → S
Circle: “as brave as a lion”
3. He is as funny as a barrel of monkeys.
→ Uses “as...as” → S
Circle: “as funny as a barrel of monkeys”
4. Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks.
→ Says tears WERE a river → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “were a river flowing down her cheeks”
5. Your explanation is as clear as mud.
→ Uses “as...as” → S
Circle: “as clear as mud”
6. The road ahead was a ribbon stretching across the desert.
→ Says road WAS a ribbon → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “was a ribbon stretching across the desert”
7. He could hear like an owl.
→ Uses “like” → S
Circle: “like an owl”
8. Donations to the charity were a tsunami.
→ Says donations WERE a tsunami → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “were a tsunami”
9. The park was a lake after the rain.
→ Says park WAS a lake → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “was a lake after the rain”
10. This contract is solid as quick sand.
→ Uses “as” → S
Circle: “solid as quick sand”
11. The sun is a golden ball.
→ Says sun IS a golden ball → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “is a golden ball”
12. This dress is perfect because it fits like a glove.
→ Uses “like” → S
Circle: “like a glove”
13. The clouds are balls of cotton.
→ Says clouds ARE balls of cotton → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “are balls of cotton”
14. The dancer moved like a gazelle.
→ Uses “like” → S
Circle: “like a gazelle”
15. The lightning was fireworks in the sky.
→ Says lightning WAS fireworks → no “like/as” → M
Circle: “was fireworks in the sky”
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Part 2: Change simile to metaphor and vice versa
Rule:
- If it’s a simile (has “like” or “as”), remove those words and make it say “is/are/was” instead.
- If it’s a metaphor (says “is/are/was”), add “like” or “as” to turn it into a simile.
1. He is as strong as an ox. → Simile
Change to metaphor: Remove “as...as”, say he IS an ox? Not quite — better: “He is an ox.” But that sounds odd. Better: “His strength is an ox.” Still awkward. Actually, common way: “He is an ox.” OR “He has the strength of an ox.” But simplest for school:
→ He is an ox. (Metaphor)
But let’s think: Original = “He is as strong as an ox.” → To make metaphor: “He is an ox.” That works.
Wait — maybe better: “His strength is an ox’s strength.” Too long. Let’s stick with simple:
Actually, standard conversion:
Simile: “He is as strong as an ox.”
Metaphor: “He is an ox.” ← acceptable in elementary level.
But sometimes teachers prefer: “He is a powerhouse like an ox” — no, that’s still simile.
Better: Just replace “as strong as” with “is”:
→ “He is an ox.” ✔
2. That lawn is a green carpet. → Metaphor
Change to simile: Add “like” or “as”
→ “That lawn is like a green carpet.” ✔
3. Ben’s temper is a terrifying volcano. → Metaphor
Change to simile:
→ “Ben’s temper is like a terrifying volcano.” ✔
4. My father is like a tough nail. → Simile
Change to metaphor: Remove “like” →
→ “My father is a tough nail.” ✔
5. Love is like a rose. → Simile
Change to metaphor: Remove “like” →
→ “Love is a rose.” ✔
(Note: These are simplified conversions suitable for school level.)
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Final Answer:
Part 1:
1. M — is a white ball
2. S — as brave as a lion
3. S — as funny as a barrel of monkeys
4. M — were a river flowing down her cheeks
5. S — as clear as mud
6. M — was a ribbon stretching across the desert
7. S — like an owl
8. M — were a tsunami
9. M — was a lake after the rain
10. S — solid as quick sand
11. M — is a golden ball
12. S — like a glove
13. M — are balls of cotton
14. S — like a gazelle
15. M — was fireworks in the sky
Part 2:
1. He is an ox.
2. That lawn is like a green carpet.
3. Ben’s temper is like a terrifying volcano.
4. My father is a tough nail.
5. Love is a rose.
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