Question

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DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Then, on the line, write S if the sentence contains a
simile, M if it contains a metaphor, or P if it contains personification.
After shoveling snow for an hour, Keith's hands were blocks of ice.
The tornado played with the abandoned tractor in the field, pushing it back and
before picking it up and tossing it.
Tara's eyes were like emeralds.
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2.
3.
4.
The gentle summer breeze whispered to the picnickers on the grass.
Knowledge is a treasure that is yours for life.
The old pick-up truck groaned as it went up the steep hill.
Talking to Aisha is like a breath of fresh air.
The kettle on the stove shouted at Ahmed in a high-pitched voice.
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6.
7.
8.

Answer 1

1. S (hands were blocks of ice)
2. P (tornado played with the tractor)
3. S (eyes were like emeralds)
4. M (knowledge is a treasure for life)
5. P (summer breeze whispered to picnickers on the grass)
6. M (talking to Aisha is like a breath of fresh air.)
7. P (old pick-up truck groaned as it went up the steep hill).
8. Personification but not correct example, kettles can't shout