Question

1. In your own words define Metaphor: 2. In your own words define Simile: 3. Write 3 examples of metaphors: 4. Write 3 examples of similes:

Answer 1

1. Direct figurative comparison using "is"; 2. Comparison using "like" or "as...as"; 3. a. The sun is a baking desert, b. The river is a raging serpent, c. The tree is a furious feline; 4. a. The ocean is like a sapphire ring, b. Her hair was a golden as sun in spring, c. The witches nose was as green as a boiled toad.

Answer 2

1. A metaphor “carries” meaning from one concept to another by stating or implying that one of them is the other
2. A simile compares two things by saying one is “like” or “as” the other
3. This job is a nightmare.
I have an axe to grind with my boss.
My eyes blazed upon seeing the pile of documents
4. Gymnastics is like a circus.
Dance is like a poem.
Karate is like an action movie.