Let's solve each sentence by identifying the figure of speech:
personification,
simile, or
metaphor.
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Definitions:
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Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things.
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Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as".
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Metaphor: A direct comparison without "like" or "as", stating one thing
is another.
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Now, let's analyze each sentence:
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1)
The painting looked as real as life.
→ Uses "as...as" → simile
✔ Simile
2)
The train screeched to a halt.
→ "Screeched" is a human-like sound/action, but trains don't *feel* or *make sounds* like humans — this gives the train a human-like quality (sound).
✔ Personification
3)
Health is wealth.
→ Direct comparison: health = wealth (without "like" or "as")
✔ Metaphor
4)
The snowflakes have six sharp fingers.
→ "Fingers" are human body parts; giving snowflakes fingers is personifying them
✔ Personification
5)
Ronald has been as busy as a bee, since morning.
→ Uses "as...as" → simile
✔ Simile
6)
Walt has the heart of a lion.
→ "Heart of a lion" is a metaphor for courage; not literally a lion’s heart
✔ Metaphor
7)
The star shone like a diamond.
→ Uses "like" → simile
✔ Simile
8)
The tree spread its arms and gave us shade.
→ "Spread its arms" gives the tree human-like action (arms)
✔ Personification
9)
The fledgling looked as perfect as a picture.
→ Uses "as...as" → simile
✔ Simile
10)
Determination is the key to success.
→ "Determination" is compared directly to "key" — no "like" or "as"
✔ Metaphor
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Final Answers:
1) Simile
2) Personification
3) Metaphor
4) Personification
5) Simile
6) Metaphor
7) Simile
8) Personification
9) Simile
10) Metaphor
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✔ Answer Key:
1. Simile
2. Personification
3. Metaphor
4. Personification
5. Simile
6. Metaphor
7. Simile
8. Personification
9. Simile
10. Metaphor
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of metaphor worksheet for 4th grade.
