Grade 4 · Reading & language
Distinguish a simile from a metaphor
Loading quiz…
Example & extra help
Try a sample
What is “Her smile was sunshine after the argument” an example of?
- A metaphor
- A literal description of a star
- A question
- A simile using as
See the answer & why
A metaphor
Calling the smile sunshine suggests warmth or relief through a direct comparison.
A little hint: A simile signals a comparison with like or as; a metaphor calls one thing another to suggest a shared quality.
A simile signals a comparison with like or as; a metaphor calls one thing another to suggest a shared quality.
All questions