To solve this problem, we need to identify whether each sentence uses a
simile or a
metaphor. Here's a brief explanation of the two figures of speech:
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Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
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Metaphor: A direct comparison between two unlike things, often stating that one thing *is* another.
Let’s analyze each sentence:
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1. Tom was walking as slow as a snail.
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Comparison: Tom's walking speed is compared to a snail.
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Keyword: "as slow as"
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Type: Simile
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Answer: simile
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2. His garden was a jungle of weeds.
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Comparison: The garden is directly compared to a jungle.
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Keyword: "was"
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Type: Metaphor
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Answer: metaphor
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3. The Math test was as easy as ABC!
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Comparison: The difficulty of the math test is compared to the simplicity of ABC.
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Keyword: "as easy as"
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Type: Simile
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Answer: simile
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4. Those boys are like two peas in a pod.
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Comparison: The boys are compared to peas in a pod.
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Keyword: "like"
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Type: Simile
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Answer: simile
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5. The clouds are balls of cotton.
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Comparison: Clouds are directly compared to balls of cotton.
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Keyword: "are"
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Type: Metaphor
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Answer: metaphor
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6. Dad slept like a log last night.
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Comparison: Dad's sleeping is compared to a log.
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Keyword: "like"
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Type: Simile
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Answer: simile
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7. The ocean sound was music to my ears.
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Comparison: The ocean sound is directly compared to music.
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Keyword: "was"
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Type: Metaphor
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Answer: metaphor
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8. Go play outside, don’t be a couch potato!
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Comparison: Being lazy is directly compared to being a couch potato.
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Keyword: "be"
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Type: Metaphor
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Answer: metaphor
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9. My mom is as busy as a bee.
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Comparison: Mom's busyness is compared to a bee.
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Keyword: "as busy as"
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Type: Simile
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Answer: simile
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10. Her eyes are like two deep oceans.
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Comparison: Her eyes are compared to deep oceans.
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Keyword: "like"
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Type: Simile
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Answer: simile
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11. My computer is an old dinosaur.
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Comparison: The computer is directly compared to an old dinosaur.
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Keyword: "is"
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Type: Metaphor
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Answer: metaphor
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Final Answers:
1. simile
2. metaphor
3. simile
4. simile
5. metaphor
6. simile
7. metaphor
8. metaphor
9. simile
10. simile
11. metaphor
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{simile} & 2. \text{metaphor} \\
3. \text{simile} & 4. \text{simile} \\
5. \text{metaphor} & 6. \text{simile} \\
7. \text{metaphor} & 8. \text{metaphor} \\
9. \text{simile} & 10. \text{simile} \\
11. \text{metaphor} &
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simile and metaphors worksheet.
