1. The Search for
Similes, Metaphors,
and Idioms

2. A simile is a comparison of two unlike
things using the words like or as.
A metaphor is a comparison of two
unlike things without the use of signal
words such as like or as.
An idiom is a phrase that has a special
meaning different from the actual
meaning of the words.

3. contains a simile, metaphor, or idiom. Click the correct
Directions
*Read each sentence.
Decide if the sentence
contains a simile, metaphor, or idiom. Click the correct
answer.

4. It is raining cats and dogs outside.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

5. Sorry !
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6. That answer is
correct !

7. He hates to play second fiddle to
anyone.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

8. Sorry !
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9. That answer is
correct !

10. He sings like a blue bird.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

11. Sorry !
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12. That answer is
correct !

13. The paintbrush was a magic wand in
his hand.
A.Simile
B.Metaphor
C. Idiom

14. Sorry !
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15. That answer is
correct !

16. Stars are flowers in the meadow of the
sky.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

17. Sorry !
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18. That answer is
correct !

19. The dessert tastes like foam rubber.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

20. Sorry !
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21. That answer is
correct !

22. You sound like a fog horn.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

23. Sorry !
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24. That answer is
correct !

25. Dad is a frisky puppy when he is at
the beach.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

26. Sorry !
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27. That answer is
correct !

28. Does he really need another feather
in his cap?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

29. Sorry !
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30. That answer is
correct !

31. Shana is like a bird on the dance
floor.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

32. Sorry !
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33. That answer is
correct !

34. The waves were lions roaring at the
beach.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

35. Sorry !
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36. That answer is
correct !

37. My hair feels as dry as straw.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

38. Sorry !
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39. That answer is
correct !

40. Soon the pot became an iron weight
in his arms.
A. Simile .
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

41. Sorry !
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42. That answer is
correct !

43. Are we going to split hairs over this?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

44. Sorry !
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45. That answer is
correct !

46. You can’t pull the wool over my eyes.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom

47. Sorry !
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48. That answer is
correct !

49. The End