Worksheet for rewriting similes as metaphors, designed for language learning.

You're asked to rewrite the similes as metaphors.

Let’s first understand the difference:

- A simile compares two things using “like” or “as” (e.g., *He runs like a cheetah*).
- A metaphor makes a direct comparison without “like” or “as” — it says one thing is another (e.g., *He is a cheetah on the field*).

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Here’s how to rewrite each sentence:

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1. Peter is like an animal on the soccer field.

→ Remove “like” and make it direct:
✔ Peter is an animal on the soccer field.

*(This implies he plays wildly, energetically, or aggressively — just like an animal might.)*

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2. The light shone bright like a star.

→ Remove “like” and adjust slightly for natural flow:
✔ The light was a shining star.

*(Or: “The light is a star.” — both work. The key is removing “like” and making it a direct comparison.)*

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3. He was as brave as a lion.

→ Remove “as...as” and say he is the thing:
✔ He is a lion.

*(This metaphor means he embodies bravery — just like a lion is known for courage.)*

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4. Mary was cheeky like a monkey.

→ Remove “like” and rephrase:
✔ Mary is a monkey.

*(Note: This might sound harsh in real life, but in metaphorical language, it means she’s playful, mischievous, or silly — traits associated with monkeys.)*

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5. Her eyes are like pearls in the ocean.

→ Remove “like” and make it direct:
✔ Her eyes are pearls in the ocean.

*(This suggests her eyes are rare, beautiful, and shimmering — like pearls found deep in the sea.)*

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## ✔ Final Answers:

1. Peter is an animal on the soccer field.
2. The light was a shining star. *(or “The light is a star.”)*
3. He is a lion.
4. Mary is a monkey.
5. Her eyes are pearls in the ocean.

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💡 Tip for students: To turn a simile into a metaphor, just take out the word “like” or “as,” and make the comparison direct — say one thing is the other!

Let me know if you want to practice turning metaphors back into similes too!