Similes, metaphors and personification

Question 1

What is a simile?

Answer 1

When you compare two things using that share a similarity using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’

Question 2

Complete the simile: As cold as

Answer 2

ice

Question 3

Complete the simile: As light as a

Answer 3

feather

Question 4

Complete the simile: As fast as

Answer 4

lightning

Question 5

What is a metaphor?

Answer 5

When you compare two things by saying that one thing is like another without using the words ‘as’ or ‘like’

Question 6

Is the following a metaphor or a simile: When I stubbed my toe, I roared like a lion

Answer 6

simile

Question 7

Is the following a metaphor or a simile: The bird flew as fast as a plane

Answer 7

Simile

Question 8

Is the following a metaphor or a simile: The hockey ball is a rocket on the field

Answer 8

Metaphor

Question 9

Is the following a metaphor or a simile: Ruairi is the class clown

Answer 9

Metaphor

Question 10

What is personification?

Answer 10

When we use human qualities to describe a non-human thing