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Kruka [31]
3 years ago
6

Below are sentences that contain a metaphor or a simile. In the blank space provided, identify which is used in each sentence by

writing metaphor or simile. Then, explain what each statement means.
Example:
{Like a silent thief, the dog crept into the kitchen}.
Simile: it is comparing a thief to a dog crawling into the kitchen. It is saying that the dog is sneaky.

{My thoughts fluttered from subject to subject like a butterfly visiting
flowers in a field.}


{The dark, cold and silent room was a tomb.}


{My noisy sister was like a buzzing fly.}


{Soft and warm, the bed was an inviting oasis.}


{The child’s tears were cold raindrops from a tiny cloud.}


{The sunshine was like a warm blanket on a cold and rainy night.}


please answer as best and as many as u can. if you cant answer all of them, is ok. at least u tried and that's what counts ^v^ thank you to those that try their best c:
English
2 answers:
mrs_skeptik [129]3 years ago
7 0
2) simile: It uses the key work like; comparing your thoughts to a flying butterfly looking for flowers.

3) metaphors: no key word like; comparing a room to a tomb.

4)simile: uses like and is comparing his sister to a annoying fly.

5)metaphor: it’s comparing the bed to a comforting oasis; doesn’t use like.

6)metaphor: doesn’t use like; compare a child’s tear to raindrops.

7)simile: uses the keyword like; comparing the sunshine to the warmth of a blanket.
grin007 [14]3 years ago
6 0

Answer: 1, 3, and 6 were similes. 2, 4 and 5 were metaphors

Explanation: A hint, a simile is anything that has 'like' in it. It's saying one think is 'like another. Metaphor is saying something 'is' another.

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