Metaphor Worksheets - Similes to Metaphors | Free English Worksheets - Free Printable

Let's solve this worksheet step by step.

Understanding the Task:

The goal is to rewrite similes as metaphors.

- A simile compares two things using "like" or "as...as".
- A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, without using "like" or "as".

So, we need to remove "like" or "as...as" and make the comparison direct.

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Solutions:

1. Simile: Jenny was like a guardian angel.
Metaphor: *Jenny was a guardian angel.*
✔ We remove "like" and say she *is* a guardian angel.

2. Simile: He was scared like a cat.
Metaphor: *He was a scared cat.*
✔ Replace "scared like a cat" with "a scared cat" — now it's a direct comparison.

3. Simile: The sky was as blue as the ocean.
Metaphor: *The sky was the ocean.*
✔ Remove "as...as" and say the sky *is* the ocean (implying its color).

4. Simile: Tim was as fast as a cheetah.
Metaphor: *Tim was a cheetah.*
✔ Directly say Tim *is* a cheetah in terms of speed.

5. Simile: Steve was like a ninja in the night.
Metaphor: *Steve was a ninja in the night.*
✔ Remove "like" — now he *is* a ninja.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. Jenny was a guardian angel.
2. He was a scared cat.
3. The sky was the ocean.
4. Tim was a cheetah.
5. Steve was a ninja in the night.

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🔍 Explanation:

We transformed each simile into a metaphor by:
- Removing "like" or "as...as"
- Making the comparison direct
- Keeping the meaning clear

This helps students understand how metaphors create stronger imagery by stating something is something else, rather than just comparing it.

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