Metaphors and similes

By :El ayar Mhamed

A. Simile :
Definition : A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as.
- The island is like a star from the sky
- The lake is as smooth as a glass
- He sings like a blue bird
B. Metaphor :
Definition : A metaphor states that one thing is something else. It is a comparison, but it does
NOT use like or as to make the comparison.

- The leaves are a blanket covering the ground

- The lake is a mirror of beauty.

Read the following sentences and decide if they contain

metaphors or similes:
1. The waves were lions roaring at the beach.
2. My hair feels as dry as straw.
3. You sound like a fog horn.
4. Fatima is like a bird on the dance floor.
5. Dad is a frisky puppy when he is at the beach.
6. The sun shone like a beacon at night.
7. The church is like a magical castle in the sky