The Search for Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms

1. The Search for Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms Created by students in Mr. Collins’ and Mrs. Gray’s fourth grade at White Pine School. Anna, Lauren, Erica, and Matthew

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

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

7. Sorry ! Try Again

8. That answer is correct !

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

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

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

12. Sorry ! Try Again

13. That answer is correct !

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. The End