The document is a practice test for identifying similes and metaphors. It contains 12 sentences with comparisons and the learner must identify whether each one uses a simile or metaphor. Similes use "like" or "as" to compare two things, while metaphors make comparisons without those words. The test covers a variety of comparisons involving animals, nature, feelings, and more.
1. Practicing Similes and Metaphors Created in 2005 By Cheri Sandford Liberty MS Click anywhere on this page to begin.
2. Directions: Read the sentence on each slide. Then click on the button that tells what kind of comparison is being made. Remember: Similes compare 2 things using the words “ like ” and “ as ”. Metaphors compare things without using “like” or “as”. Click anywhere on this page to continue.