Examples of Similes and Metaphors for 7th Grade Students

📖 Quick Study Guide: Similes & Metaphors

• ✨ Similes: Comparisons between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as." They help readers visualize and understand descriptions better.
• 🖼️ Metaphors: Direct comparisons that state one thing *is* another, without using "like" or "as." They create a stronger, more direct image.
• 💡 Purpose: Both literary devices add vivid imagery, depth, and emotional impact to writing, making it more engaging and memorable.
• 🔍 Key Difference: Think of similes as *showing* a comparison ("The cloud was *like* cotton candy"), while metaphors *are* the comparison ("The cloud *was* cotton candy").
• 🧠 Tip: If you see "like" or "as" in a comparison, it's almost always a simile!

📝 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

1. A. The classroom was a zoo during lunchtime.
2. B. Her smile was sunshine on a cloudy day.
3. C. The runner was as fast as a cheetah.
4. D. The politician was a sly fox.

2. Identify the metaphor in the sentence below:

"The snow was a white blanket covering the sleepy town."

1. A. The snow was a white blanket.
2. B. covering the sleepy town.
3. C. The snow was white.
4. D. sleepy town.

3. What does the simile "The baby's cry was as loud as a siren" mean?

1. A. The baby was a siren.
2. B. The baby's cry was very quiet.
3. C. The baby's cry was extremely loud.
4. D. The baby was a firefighter.

4. In the sentence "Life is a journey, not a destination," what does the metaphor suggest?

1. A. Life is literally a trip you take.
2. B. Life has many different places to visit.
3. C. Life is about the experiences and growth along the way, rather than just reaching an end goal.
4. D. Life is difficult and full of obstacles.

5. Which simile best describes someone who is very nervous?

1. A. He was as calm as a cucumber.
2. B. He was as cool as ice.
3. C. He was shaking like a leaf.
4. D. He was as brave as a lion.

6. Choose the best metaphor for a person who is very wise and gives good advice.

1. A. She is a busy bee.
2. B. He is a walking encyclopedia.
3. C. She is a gentle lamb.
4. D. He is a shining star.

7. Read the following sentences. Which one uses a metaphor?

1. A. The clouds looked like fluffy cotton balls.
2. B. The argument was a heated debate.
3. C. Her voice was as sweet as honey.
4. D. He swims like a fish.