Let’s go step by step to identify each figure of speech.
We are looking for:
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Simile: uses “like” or “as” to compare two things.
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Metaphor: says one thing *is* another (no “like” or “as”) — direct comparison.
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Personification: gives human traits to non-human things.
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1)
The painting looked as real as life.
→ Uses “as...as” → comparing painting to life →
simile
2)
The train screeched to a halt.
→ Trains don’t actually “screech” like animals or people do — this is giving it a human/animal sound →
personification
3)
Health is wealth.
→ Says health *is* wealth — no “like” or “as” → direct comparison →
metaphor
4)
The snowflakes have six sharp fingers.
→ Snowflakes don’t have fingers — that’s a human body part →
personification
5)
Ronald has been as busy as a bee, since morning.
→ Uses “as...as” → comparing Ronald to a bee →
simile
6)
Watt has the heart of a lion.
→ Doesn’t say “like” — says he *has* the heart of a lion → meaning he’s brave →
metaphor
7)
The star shone like a diamond.
→ Uses “like” → comparing star to diamond →
simile
8)
The tree spread its arms and gave us shade.
→ Trees don’t have arms — giving human action to tree →
personification
9)
The fledgling looked as perfect as a picture.
→ Uses “as...as” → comparing bird to a picture →
simile
10)
Determination is the key to success.
→ Says determination *is* the key — not literally a key, but metaphorically →
metaphor
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Final Answer:
1) simile
2) personification
3) metaphor
4) personification
5) simile
6) metaphor
7) simile
8) personification
9) simile
10) metaphor
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of metaphors similes worksheet.
