Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to:
1. Decide if it’s a
simile (uses “like” or “as”) or a
metaphor (says something *is* something else, without “like” or “as”).
2. Write the
literal meaning — what it really means in plain words.
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1. Sven sings like a nightingale.
- Uses “like” →
simile
- Nightingales are birds known for beautiful singing.
- Literal meaning: Sven sings very beautifully.
✔ Simile
Literal meaning: Sven sings very beautifully.
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2. The moon is a lantern in the sky.
- Says the moon *is* a lantern → no “like” or “as” →
metaphor
- A lantern gives light; so this means the moon lights up the sky.
- Literal meaning: The moon shines brightly and lights up the night sky.
✔ Metaphor
Literal meaning: The moon shines brightly and lights up the night sky.
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3. Freda is a fish when she swims.
- Says Freda *is* a fish → no “like” or “as” →
metaphor
- Fish swim well → means Freda swims very well.
- Literal meaning: Freda swims very skillfully or easily.
✔ Metaphor
Literal meaning: Freda swims very skillfully or easily.
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4. Lee is like lightning when he races.
- Uses “like” →
simile
- Lightning is super fast → means Lee runs very fast.
- Literal meaning: Lee runs extremely fast during races.
✔ Simile
Literal meaning: Lee runs extremely fast during races.
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5. Our bunny’s fur is a blanket of warmth.
- Says fur *is* a blanket → no “like” or “as” →
metaphor
- Blankets keep you warm → means the bunny’s fur feels warm and cozy.
- Literal meaning: The bunny’s fur feels soft and keeps us warm.
✔ Metaphor
Literal meaning: The bunny’s fur feels soft and keeps us warm.
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6. Mom’s voice is velvet.
- Says voice *is* velvet → no “like” or “as” →
metaphor
- Velvet is smooth and soft → means her voice sounds smooth and gentle.
- Literal meaning: Mom’s voice sounds smooth, soft, and calming.
✔ Metaphor
Literal meaning: Mom’s voice sounds smooth, soft, and calming.
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7. Peter is as sweet as pie.
- Uses “as...as” →
simile
- Pie is often sweet → means Peter is kind and nice.
- Literal meaning: Peter is very kind and pleasant.
✔ Simile
Literal meaning: Peter is very kind and pleasant.
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8. Vivica’s mind works like a computer.
- Uses “like” →
simile
- Computers process information quickly and logically → means Vivica thinks fast and clearly.
- Literal meaning: Vivica thinks quickly and logically, like a machine.
✔ Simile
Literal meaning: Vivica thinks quickly and logically, like a machine.
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Final Answer:
1. simile — Sven sings very beautifully.
2. metaphor — The moon shines brightly and lights up the night sky.
3. metaphor — Freda swims very skillfully or easily.
4. simile — Lee runs extremely fast during races.
5. metaphor — The bunny’s fur feels soft and keeps us warm.
6. metaphor — Mom’s voice sounds smooth, soft, and calming.
7. simile — Peter is very kind and pleasant.
8. simile — Vivica thinks quickly and logically, like a machine.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simile and metaphor worksheet pdf.
