English 4: Simile And Metaphor

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    The bar of soap was a slippery eel.

    • SIMILE
    • METAPHOR
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Read the sentence carefully. Then, determine the figure of speech used by checking the box of the correct answer.

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  • 2. 
    My mom used to sleep like a log.  - ProProfs

    My mom used to sleep like a log. 

    • SIMILE

    • METAPHOR

    Correct Answer
    A. SIMILE
    Explanation
    The correct answer is SIMILE. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as." In this sentence, the speaker is comparing their mom's sleeping habits to that of a log, emphasizing that she sleeps deeply and soundly.

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  • 3. 
    Friendship is a ship that sometimes sinks in time.  - ProProfs

    Friendship is a ship that sometimes sinks in time. 

    • SIMILE

    • METAPHOR

    Correct Answer
    A. METAPHOR
    Explanation
    The given statement "Friendship is a ship that sometimes sinks in time" is a metaphor. This is because it is comparing friendship to a ship, suggesting that like a ship, friendship can sometimes fail or come to an end. The metaphorical comparison helps to convey the idea that friendships can be fragile and vulnerable to various circumstances that can cause them to deteriorate or end.

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  • 4. 
    The waters were crinkled glass. - ProProfs

    The waters were crinkled glass.

    • SIMILE

    • METAPHOR

    Correct Answer
    A. METAPHOR
    Explanation
    The phrase "The waters were crinkled glass" is comparing the appearance or quality of the waters to that of crinkled glass. This comparison is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to evoke a vivid image and convey the idea that the waters were smooth and reflective, similar to the way crinkled glass can appear. Therefore, this statement is a metaphor.

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  • 5. 
     Her voice was like water bubbling from a silver jar. - ProProfs

     Her voice was like water bubbling from a silver jar.

    • SIMILE

    • METAPHOR

    Correct Answer
    A. SIMILE
    Explanation
    The given sentence compares the voice to water bubbling from a silver jar using the word "like," indicating that it is a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using the words "like" or "as." In this case, it suggests that the voice is smooth, soothing, and possibly melodic, just like the sound of water bubbling from a jar.

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  • 6. 
    Whenever I am said, I am like a wolf without a pack.  - ProProfs

    Whenever I am said, I am like a wolf without a pack. 

    • SIMILE

    • METAPHOR

    Correct Answer
    A. SIMILE
    Explanation
    The given statement compares the speaker to a wolf without a pack. This is a simile because it uses the word "like" to make the comparison. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as". In this case, the speaker is expressing that they feel alone or isolated, similar to how a wolf would feel without the support and companionship of its pack.

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  • 7. 
    The child's tears were cold raindrops from a tiny cloud.  - ProProfs

    The child's tears were cold raindrops from a tiny cloud. 

    • SIMILE

    • METAPHOR

    Correct Answer
    A. METAPHOR
    Explanation
    The phrase "The child's tears were cold raindrops from a tiny cloud" is a metaphor. It compares the child's tears to cold raindrops, suggesting that the tears were abundant and falling heavily, just like raindrops from a cloud. This metaphorical comparison helps create a vivid image in the reader's mind and adds emotional depth to the description of the child's tears.

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  • 8. 
    My sister has the heart of a lion.   - ProProfs

    My sister has the heart of a lion.  

    • SIMILE

    • METAPHOR

    Correct Answer
    A. METAPHOR
    Explanation
    The correct answer is METAPHOR. This is because the sentence is comparing the heart of the sister to that of a lion, implying that her heart is strong, brave, and courageous, just like a lion. A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things, without using "like" or "as".

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  • 9. 
     The baby is as strong as a lion.  - ProProfs

     The baby is as strong as a lion. 

    • SIMILE

    • METAPHOR

    Correct Answer
    A. SIMILE
    Explanation
    The given statement "The baby is as strong as a lion" is an example of a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the baby's strength is being compared to the strength of a lion using the word "as". This comparison emphasizes the baby's strength by likening it to the powerful and mighty strength of a lion.

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  • 10. 
    White clouds chase each other like racing rabbits. - ProProfs

    White clouds chase each other like racing rabbits.

    • SIMILE

    • METAPHOR

    Correct Answer
    A. SIMILE
    Explanation
    The given sentence "White clouds chase each other like racing rabbits" is an example of a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the clouds are being compared to racing rabbits, emphasizing their speed and movement.

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