Question

B. Underline the similes and metaphors in these sentences. Write S for simile
and M for metaphor. If a sentence has both a simile and a metaphor,
write SM on the blank.
1. Our neighbour's lawn is like a soft, green carpet.
2. Sudha is a walking, talking dictionary!
3. The lake was like a mirror and the trees were mighty giants.
4. My sister never gives up. She is as tough as nails.
5. Laughter is the music of the soul.
6. The clouds floated about like fluffy balls of cotton.
7. Bharat ran as swiftly as a horse.
8. The curtain of night draped the entire city.
9. The angry customer erupted like a volcano.
10. I was afraid to lie down on the milk-white sheets.​

Answer 1

1. Like a Soft green carpet - S
2. A walking talking dictionary- M
3. Like a mirror - S, mighty giants - M
4. As tough as nails- S
5. Music of the soul- M
6. Like fluffy balls of cotton- S
7. As swiftly as a horse- S
8. Curtain of night- M
9. Like a volcano- S
10. Milk white sheets- M
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