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Beginning Creative – Lesson 2 - Writing Homework
Similes or Metaphors
Remember
A Metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things. It often uses the word “is, was, are or
were.”
A Simile is a comparison between two things using the word “like” or “as”.
Direction: Read each sentence or phrase below.
Label it as either a simile by writing “s” or a metaphor by writing “m”.

1. That man is an animal. __________

2. He is smart as an owl. __________
3. The baseball player is a giant. ___________
4. My muscles are hard like a rock. ___________
5. That boy is very bright. __________
6. He got so angry, he is like a volcano ready to explode. __________
7. He is quick as a cat. _________
8. My student is an angel. __________
9. Please do not cry like a baby. __________
10.Thirsty like a whale. __________

Metaphors
Exercise A Read each metaphor. Write what two things are being compared.

Learning is a piece of cake. Example: learning cake

1. The security officer is a dragon.

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2. His laughter is music to my ears.
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3. I’m drowning in work.
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4. He is a couch potato.
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Write Your Own Creative Similes and Metaphors

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