English Language Arts Grade 5 45 min

Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors

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What does the simile 'The moon was like a giant pizza' mean?

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What does the metaphor 'The classroom was a zoo' mean?

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Is 'Her smile is a ray of sunshine' a simile or a metaphor?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
What does the simile 'His voice was as smooth as silk' mean?
0.His voice was pleasant
1.He was wearing silk
2.His voice was rough
3.He was whispering
Easy
What does the metaphor 'The new book is a treasure chest' mean?
0.It is full of gold
1.It has a lock
2.It is old
3.It has valuable stories
Easy
Is 'The runner was as fast as lightning' a simile or a metaphor?
0.Simile
1.Metaphor
2.Alliteration
3.Onomatopoeia

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