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Exploring Metaphors Worksheet
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Exploring Metaphors Worksheet
Read each question carefully. A metaphor describes one thing as if it were another. It does not use “like” or “as” to make a comparison. For questions asking you to create a metaphor, there are many possible answers.
Spotting Metaphors
1.What does a metaphor do?
- It gives two words that rhyme.
- It describes one thing as if it were another.
- It compares two things using “like” or “as”.
- It asks a question without expecting an answer.
2.Which sentence contains a metaphor?
- The silver moon sailed across the sky.
- The moon was as bright as a lamp.
- Clouds drifted past the moon.
- A bright moon shone above the hills.
3.In the metaphor “The library was a treasure chest”, name the two things being compared.
4.Select every metaphor in this list.
- His words were arrows.
- The kitten slept on the rug.
- The road was a ribbon through the fields.
- The leaves were as shiny as coins.
- My little brother is a tornado.
Building Your Own Metaphors
5.Complete the metaphor: “Excitement was a in my chest.”
6.Write an original metaphor that describes a busy classroom.
7.Create a metaphor about an emotion, such as worry, pride, or joy. Then explain what your metaphor suggests about that emotion.
Understanding Metaphors in Context
8.Read the sentence: “At recess, the oval became a racetrack as children hurried between games.” What does the metaphor “the oval became a racetrack” help you picture?
9.Write a metaphor that could describe a place where you like to relax. Make clear what the place is like through your comparison.
10.Challenge: Create a metaphor about a helpful friend. Add a sentence explaining what the comparison tells the reader.
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