Similes and Metaphors online activity - Free Printable

Let's solve this worksheet step by step.

🔍 Understanding the Difference:

- Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as...as".
- Metaphor: A direct comparison without "like" or "as"; it says one thing is another.

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Now, let’s go through each sentence and determine whether it's a simile or a metaphor.

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1. The car moved like a snail.
→ Uses "like" → Simile

2. The house was a zoo.
→ Says the house was a zoo (direct comparison) → Metaphor

3. The librarian was as sweet as candy.
→ Uses "as...as" → Simile

4. The stars are diamonds in the sky.
→ Says stars are diamonds (direct) → Metaphor

5. The puppy was as fast as a cheetah.
→ Uses "as...as" → Simile

6. The test was a breeze.
→ Says the test was a breeze (not literally) → Metaphor

7. He is a walking dictionary.
→ Directly calls him a dictionary → Metaphor

8. Abigail is as tall as a giraffe.
→ Uses "as...as" → Simile

9. My dad is a teddy bear.
→ Says he is a teddy bear → Metaphor

10. My brother eats like a camel.
→ Uses "like" → Simile

11. Her heart was as big as the ocean.
→ Uses "as...as" → Simile

12. Peter is an angel.
→ Says Peter is an angel → Metaphor

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✔ Final Answers:

| Sentence | Type |
|--------|------|
| The car moved like a snail. | Simile |
| The house was a zoo. | Metaphor |
| The librarian was as sweet as candy. | Simile |
| The stars are diamonds in the sky. | Metaphor |
| The puppy was as fast as a cheetah. | Simile |
| The test was a breeze. | Metaphor |
| He is a walking dictionary. | Metaphor |
| Abigail is as tall as a giraffe. | Simile |
| My dad is a teddy bear. | Metaphor |
| My brother eats like a camel. | Simile |
| Her heart was as big as the ocean. | Simile |
| Peter is an angel. | Metaphor |

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📝 Summary:

- Similes: Use "like" or "as...as"
- Metaphors: Say one thing is another (no "like" or "as")

✔ This helps make language more vivid and expressive!

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