Let’s go through each sentence one by one. The goal is to change similes (which use “like” or “as”) into metaphors (which say something *is* something else, without using “like” or “as”).
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1. Peter is like an animal on the soccer field.
→ Simile uses “like”. To make it a metaphor, remove “like” and say he *is* the animal.
But we need to pick what kind of animal — since it says “an animal”, we can keep it general or choose a strong one. But better to match the meaning: wild, energetic, unstoppable? Let’s say:
Peter is an animal on the soccer field.
Wait — actually, in metaphors, we often replace the comparison with a direct statement. So instead of “like an animal”, we say “is an animal”. That works.
✔ Final for #1:
Peter is an animal on the soccer field.
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2. The light shone bright like a star.
→ Remove “like a star” → say the light *is* a star.
But “shone bright” is part of the description. We can rephrase slightly to make it flow as a metaphor.
Better:
The light was a shining star.
Or even simpler:
The light was a star.
But original says “shone bright like a star” — so maybe:
The light was a bright star.
Actually, let’s think: Metaphor doesn’t have to keep every word. It just needs to compare directly.
So:
The light was a star. — that’s clean and correct.
But if we want to keep “bright”:
The light was a bright star. — also fine.
I’ll go with:
The light was a bright star.
Wait — another way: Sometimes you can say “The light starred brightly” — but that’s not natural. Stick with simple.
✔ Final for #2:
The light was a bright star.
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3. He was as brave as a lion.
→ This uses “as...as”. Change to: He *was* a lion (in bravery).
So:
He was a lion.
That’s the classic metaphor version.
✔ Final for #3:
He was a lion.
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4. Mary was cheeky like a monkey.
→ Remove “like a monkey” → say she *is* a monkey (cheeky one).
So:
Mary was a cheeky monkey.
Yes — that keeps the adjective and makes it a metaphor.
✔ Final for #4:
Mary was a cheeky monkey.
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5. Her eyes are like pearls in the ocean.
→ Remove “like” → say her eyes *are* pearls.
So:
Her eyes are pearls in the ocean.
Perfect — that’s a beautiful metaphor.
✔ Final for #5:
Her eyes are pearls in the ocean.
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Now let’s double-check all answers:
1. Peter is an animal on the soccer field. ✔️
2. The light was a bright star. ✔️
3. He was a lion. ✔️
4. Mary was a cheeky monkey. ✔️
5. Her eyes are pearls in the ocean. ✔️
All converted from similes to metaphors correctly — no “like” or “as” left, and they still make sense.
Final Answer:
1. Peter is an animal on the soccer field.
2. The light was a bright star.
3. He was a lion.
4. Mary was a cheeky monkey.
5. Her eyes are pearls in the ocean.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simile and metaphor worksheet 3rd grade.
