Metaphor Worksheets - Comparing | Free English Worksheets - Free Printable

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🔍 What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

- A simile compares two things using "like" or "as".
- Example: "She is as brave as a lion."
- A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, without using "like" or "as".
- Example: "She is a lion."

So, to convert a simile into a metaphor, we remove "like" or "as" and make the comparison direct.

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Now let’s rewrite each simile as a metaphor:

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

✔ We removed "like" and made it a direct comparison.

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2. The light shone bright like a star.
→ The light was a star.

✔ We remove "like" and say the light *is* a star (implying its brightness).

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3. He was as brave as a lion.
→ He was a lion.

✔ Instead of comparing bravery, we say he *is* a lion — symbolizing courage.

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4. Mary was cheeky like a monkey.
→ Mary was a monkey.

✔ Directly stating she is a monkey to describe her playful, cheeky nature.

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5. Her eyes are like pearls in the ocean.
→ Her eyes are pearls in the ocean.

✔ Remove "like" and make it a direct metaphor — her eyes *are* pearls, suggesting beauty and rarity.

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✔ Final Answers:

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

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💡 Tip: When turning similes into metaphors, think about the core idea being compared and state it directly. This makes the image stronger and more vivid!

Let me know if you'd like these rewritten with more creative metaphors! 😊