Let’s go through each sentence one by one. Remember, a metaphor compares two things — it says one thing *is* another thing to show they’re alike in some way. We just need to write down the two things being compared.
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1. Her teacher was a dragon.
→ The teacher is being compared to a dragon.
So:
teacher and
dragon
2. Peter was a greedy goblin.
→ Peter is being compared to a goblin (because he’s greedy).
So:
Peter and
goblin
3. Sally was a brave lion.
→ Sally is being compared to a lion (because she’s brave).
So:
Sally and
lion
4. Alexia is an angel.
→ Alexia is being compared to an angel (probably because she’s kind or good).
So:
Alexia and
angel
5. Eating ice cream is just heaven.
→ Eating ice cream is being compared to heaven (because it feels amazing!).
So:
eating ice cream and
heaven
6. My dad is a couch potato.
→ Dad is being compared to a couch potato (someone who sits around a lot).
So:
dad and
couch potato
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Final Answer:
1. teacher and dragon
2. Peter and goblin
3. Sally and lion
4. Alexia and angel
5. eating ice cream and heaven
6. dad and couch potato
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of similes and metaphors worksheet for middle school.
