Figurative Language Introduction - Worksheet 2
Similes use 'like' or 'as' to compare things. Metaphors compare things directly. Match each expression to its meaning.
Word Bank
very light in weight
he stays up late at night
very cold
she is very kind
very brave
very busy; working hard
time is valuable
life is like a performance
"as light as a feather" - The balloon was as light as a feather.
"he is a night owl" - My brother is a night owl; he never sleeps early.
"as cold as ice" - Her hands were as cold as ice.
"she has a heart of gold" - Grandma has a heart of gold.
"as brave as a lion" - The firefighter was as brave as a lion.
"as busy as a bee" - Mom was as busy as a bee preparing for the party.
"time is money" - Don't waste time—time is money.
"the world is a stage" - Shakespeare wrote that the world is a stage.