Let’s go through each sentence one by one and decide if it uses a
simile or a
metaphor.
Remember:
- A
simile compares two things using the words
“like” or
“as”.
- A
metaphor says something
is something else — no “like” or “as”. It’s a direct comparison.
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1. He was as content as a dog with a bone.
→ This uses the word
“as” to compare him to a happy dog.
✔ That’s a
simile.
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2. The sun was a blazing golden ball in the sky.
→ It says the sun
was a golden ball — not “like” or “as”, just “was”.
✔ That’s a
metaphor.
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3. Her lips were pink candy, her hair a golden floss.
→ Says her lips
were candy and her hair
was floss — no “like” or “as”.
✔ That’s a
metaphor.
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4. That lawyer is a real tiger in the courtroom.
→ Says the lawyer
is a tiger — again, no “like” or “as”.
✔ That’s a
metaphor.
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5. She slept like she’d been put under a spell.
→ Uses the word
“like” to compare her sleep to being under a spell.
✔ That’s a
simile.
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Final Answer:
1. simile
2. metaphor
3. metaphor
4. metaphor
5. simile
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simile metaphor worksheet.
