Question

Simile and Metaphor: Read each sentence and underline the two words being compared.

1. Steven sings like a nightingale.
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2. The moon is a lantern in the sky.
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3. Freddy is a fish when he swims.
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4. Leo is like lightning when he races.
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5. The bunny’s fur is a blanket of warmth.
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6. Lara’s voice is velvet.
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7. Peter is as sweet as pie.
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8. Miriam’s mind works like a computer.
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9. This computer is a dinosaur.
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10. The snow was a white blanket.
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Answer 1

1. Metaphor
like a nightingale

2.Simile
is a lantern in the sky

3. Simile
is a fish when he swims

4. Metaphor
like lightning

5.Simile
is a blanket of warmth

6.Simile
is velvet

7.Metaphor
as sweet as pie

8.Metaphor
works like a computer

9.Simile
is a dinosaur

10.Simile
snow is a white blanket