Simile Savvy

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Which of the following similes is NOT used in the text?

  • My cousin chatters like a monkey
  • My brother and I fight like cats and dogs
  • Iniyan is always as busy as a bee
  • My love is like a red rose (correct)

Who is described as being proud in the text?

  • My love
  • Iniyan
  • Kitty (correct)
  • My brother

Who is described as working slowly in the text?

  • My brother
  • Iniyan
  • Shadow
  • Sruthy (correct)

Who is described as eating a lot in the text?

<p>Shadow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is described as sleeping well in the text?

<p>Stephen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is described as having sharp eyes in the text?

<p>My father (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which figure of speech is often confused with simile?

<p>Metaphor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which words can be used to identify a simile?

<p>Like or as (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using similes in language?

<p>To elicit stronger emotions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which examinations can benefit from knowing about similes?

<p>IELTS, GRE, TOEFL (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the easiest way to differentiate between a simile and a metaphor?

<p>Look for the words 'like' or 'as' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are similes almost required for creative expression?

<p>To activate emotions and generate connections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a simile?

<p>A type of figurative language that compares two things using like or as. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

<p>Life is like a box of chocolates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

<p>A simile compares two things using like or as, while a metaphor states that one thing is another thing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?

<p>Lois moved across the room like a warship sailing into battle. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do similes often make use of?

<p>Exaggeration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a simile?

<p>Dylan's a mean troll. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of a simile?

<p>A comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a simile?

<p>As dangerous as a snake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

<p>A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor directly states the comparison (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

<p>As big as a house (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way similes can be used?

<p>To establish a direct relationship between two things (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a simile using 'like'?

<p>Like a diamond in the sky (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a simile?

<p>A figure of speech that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

<p>Similes use the words 'like' or 'as', while metaphors do not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

<p>To make writing more vivid and interesting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

<p>'The very mystery of him excited her curiosity like a door that had neither lock nor key.' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are similes and metaphors similar?

<p>They both compare two things (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a simile?

<p>'My father has eyes like a hawk. He finds out even the minutest of things.' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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