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.

3. Derek ran like a frightened rabbit. simile metaphor

4. Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

5. My sister is a demon when she wakes up. simile metaphor

6. Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

7. The night was as black as tar. simile metaphor

8. Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

9. My dog is a cowardly lion. simile metaphor

10. Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

11. The moon was a giant face smiling down. simile metaphor

12. Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

13. The lake was as smooth as glass. simile metaphor

14. Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

15. Mom shakes like a tree when I sneak up on her. simile metaphor

16. Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

17. A baby giraffe is as tall as a basketball player. simile metaphor

18. Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

19. Dreams are wisps of smoke that blow away with the morning. simile metaphor

20. Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

21. My stomach churned like a cement mixer. simile metaphor

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23. The summer was just a memory. simile metaphor

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25. Lori grinned like a jack-o-lantern. simile metaphor

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27. Fantastic Job! You're Done!