The Search for

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The Search for Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms
Created by students in Mr. Collins and Mrs.
Grays fourth grade at White Pine School. Anna,
Lauren, Erica, and Matthew
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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.
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Directions
Read each sentence. Decide if the
sentence contains a simile, metaphor, or idiom.
Click the correct answer.
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It is raining cats and dogs outside.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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He hates to play second fiddle to
anyone.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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He sings like a blue bird.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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The paintbrush was a magic wand in
his hand.
A.Simile
B.Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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Stars are flowers in the meadow of the sky.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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The dessert tastes like foam rubber.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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You sound like a fog horn.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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Dad is a frisky puppy when he is at
the beach.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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Does he really need another feather
in his cap?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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Shana is like a bird on the dance
floor.

A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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The waves were lions roaring at the
beach.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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My hair feels as dry as straw.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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Soon the pot became an iron weight in his arms.
A. Simile
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B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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Are we going to split hairs over this?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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You cant pull the wool over my eyes.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
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That answer is correct !
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The End