Simile or Metaphor? Basic Sentences

by TeacherWriter

Price: 200 points or $2 USD

Subjects: ela,elaLanguage,knowledgeOfLanguage,englishSecondLanguage

Grades: 3,4,5

Description: Practice basic similes and metaphors in figurative language with these true or false cards. The first card is an explainer card that teaches the difference between similes and metaphors. In this basic level, the key words “like”, “is”, and “as”, are highlighted in red to help them decide if the sentence is a simile or metaphor. Each card has a sentence and two choices for the answer. This practice deck meets the Common Core Anchor Standard for Language, L.5, Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.