S1 Exercise 23: Metaphors VS Similes

FIGURES OF SPEECH

METAPHORS VERSUS SIMILES

Revise your notes on similes and metaphors.

TASK 1: Indicate whether the following sentences are examples of metaphors or similes by writing the word in your jotter.

1. Music beat like a pulse in his ears. SIMILE

2. The carpet of autumnal leaves crackled as he strolled through the forest.

3. Jane felt the marble was as smooth as glass.

4. Icicles sparkled like diamonds in the morning sun.

5. The air was thick with the cries of, “Encore”.

Task 2: Now create a similar test of your in your jotter, indicating whether your own sentences are metaphors or similes.