Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to identify whether each sentence uses
simile,
metaphor, or
personification.
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🔹 Definitions:
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Simile: A comparison using
"like" or
"as...as".
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Metaphor: A direct comparison that says one thing
is another (not using "like" or "as").
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Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things.
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Now, let's go through each sentence:
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1)
The painting looked as real as life.
→ Uses "as...as" →
Simile
✔ Answer: Simile
2)
The train screeched to a halt.
→ "Screeched" is a human-like sound/action, but trains don't *actually* screech — it’s given a human quality.
✔ Answer: Personification
3)
Health is wealth.
→ Directly saying health
is wealth →
Metaphor
✔ Answer: Metaphor
4)
The snowflakes have six sharp fingers.
→ "Fingers" is a human body part given to snowflakes →
Personification
✔ Answer: Personification
5)
Ronald has been as busy as a bee, since morning.
→ Uses "as...as" →
Simile
✔ Answer: Simile
6)
Watt has the heart of a lion.
→ Saying someone has the heart of a lion → comparing courage to a lion →
Metaphor
✔ Answer: Metaphor
7)
The star shone like a diamond.
→ Uses "like" →
Simile
✔ Answer: Simile
8)
The tree spread its arms and gave us shade.
→ "Spread its arms" → gives human action to a tree →
Personification
✔ Answer: Personification
9)
The fledgling looked as perfect as a picture.
→ Uses "as...as" →
Simile
✔ Answer: Simile
10)
Determination is the key to success.
→ Says determination
is the key → direct comparison →
Metaphor
✔ Answer: 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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