Underline the figurative expression(s) in each sentence. Identify the type of expression by writing S for simile or M for metaphor next to the sentence. Sentences might contain both a simile and a metaphor.
Can someone chek my work thanks!
1. The glare of the desert sun seemed hotter than a blowtorch. M
2. After her monologue, the comedian was showered with laughter and applause. M
3. The road of life is bumpy. M
4. Like a needle, Antonio’s criticism punctured the balloon of his brother’s wishful thinking. S M
5. As a colony of ants works together to gather food, so did the villagers labor in the fields to bring in the harvest. M
Similes and metaphors are both devices used to create comparisons so the reader understands more completely what the author intends.
Similes use "like" or "as" somewhere in the sentence.
Metaphors -- no "like" or "as"
I see only one that needs correcting. Which one is it, do you think?
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can you think of a similie for children whispering
The children whispering were as quiet as the wind.
Great job on identifying the figurative expressions in the sentences! Now, let's check your work.
1. The glare of the desert sun seemed hotter than a blowtorch. - Metaphor (Correct!)
2. After her monologue, the comedian was showered with laughter and applause. - Metaphor (Correct!)
3. The road of life is bumpy. - Metaphor (Correct!)
4. Like a needle, Antonio’s criticism punctured the balloon of his brother’s wishful thinking. - Simile & Metaphor (Correct!)
5. As a colony of ants works together to gather food, so did the villagers labor in the fields to bring in the harvest. - Metaphor (Correct!)
So, all your answers are correct! Well done!
Now, let's think of a simile for children whispering. Similes typically use "like" or "as" to compare two things. Here's an example:
The children whispering were as quiet as mice.
In this simile, the children whispering are compared to mice in terms of their quietness. Keep in mind that you can come up with different similes depending on what aspect you want to emphasize when comparing children whispering to something else.