📚 Part 1: Identifying Figurative Language

1. Read each sentence. Circle whether it contains a simile or metaphor.

a) "Her voice was music to my ears."

Simile

Metaphor

b) "The runner was as fast as lightning."

Simile

Metaphor

c) "The classroom was a zoo during lunch."

Simile

Metaphor

d) "She swims like a fish in the water."

Simile

Metaphor

2. What does the metaphor "Time is money" mean?

Time costs a lot of money

Time is valuable and shouldn't be wasted

You can buy more time with money

Money is more important than time

✏️ Part 2: Complete the Comparisons

3. Complete these similes by filling in the blanks:

a) The snow was as white as ______________.

b) He sleeps like a ______________.

c) The baby's skin was as soft as ______________.

d) She runs like the ______________.

4. Turn these similes into metaphors by rewriting them:

Example: "He is as brave as a lion" → "He is a lion in battle"

a) "She is as graceful as a swan" → ________________________________

b) "The test was as hard as a rock" → ________________________________

5. Write one original simile and one original metaphor about school:

Simile about school:

Metaphor about school:

6. Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) describing your favorite season. Include at least one simile and one metaphor in your description.