1) What is a simile? a) A direct comparison between 2 things b) A comparison using the words 'like' or 'as' c) A comparison using the word 'kind' 2) What is a metaphor? a) A comparison using the word 'kind' b) A comparison using the words 'like' or 'as' c) A direct comparison between two things 3) What does the expression "cold as ice" mean? a) the pizza is literally frozen ice b) the pizza cold like ice is cold 4) My baby brother is a cuddly teddy bear means...? a) my baby brother is a stuffed animal b) I cuddle my brother like someone cuddles a toy bear 5) If we say the girl is like a mouse- what are we saying is similar? a) her size b) how furry she is c) how loud she is d) how quiet she is e) how quickly she scuttles 6) Which of the following is a simile? a) The monstrous baby b) The green forest c) The boy is as quick as a jackal d) The boy is a angel 7) Which of the following is a metaphor? a) The devilish daughter b) The sad mother c) The mum is as skinny as a bean pole d) The daughter is scared 8) Which of the following is the correct spelling? a) smile b) simile 9) Which is the correct spelling for the following ? a) metapor b) metaphor c) metafor 10) Which of the following is NOT a simile or a metaphor? a) He is tall b) She is like a eagle c) It is as heavy as a brick d) She is as white as a ghost e) She is eagle eyed 11) In the poem, the poet compares the dog's eyes to chocolate and his licking to licking candy. What does the poet's words choices in these similes imply? a) the dog likes sweets b) we have a sweet and affectionate relationship 12) "Her smile was as bright as the sun." How does the poet's choice of the simile "as bright as the sun" help you understand the poet's feelings about the character? a) The poet wants you to know the character is sad and unhappy b) the poet wants you to know the character is angry c) The poet wants you to understand the character is cheerful and happy

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