Question

A. Below are sentences that contain similes and metaphors. Underline the two words in each sentence that are being compared.


1. The cat’s fur was a blanket of warmth.

2. The lamp was a beacon of sunshine.

3. The fireworks were a lantern in the sky.

4. John slept like a log.

5. Mary was as sweet as pie.

6. George is lightning as he runs the race.

7. Gwen sings like an expert.

8. Mark’s voice is velvet.

9. Cindy is a fish when she swims.

10. Tom is like a computer when he does his math.
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. Cat's fur--------blanket of warmth.
2. Lamp--------beacon of sunshine.
3. Fireworks--------lantern in the sky.
4. John--------dog.
5. Mary--------pie.
6. George--------runs the race.
7. Gwen--------expert.
8. Mark's voice--------velvet.
9. Cindy--------fish.
10. Tom--------computer.