Metaphors – Words, phrases that make a comparison of two different things. Metaphors make comparisons without using the words "like" or "as". They are figurative, not literal understandings . Knowledge of metaphors help children with reading comprehension.

1. The thunder was a lion.
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2. The thunder was a lion.
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The thunder
was fierce!
meaning…….

3. Metaphor – A comparison of two different
things
Metaphors make comparisons without using the words “like” or “as”.

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5. 12
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4
10
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8. His brain is a computer.
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9. His brain is a computer.
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X 54
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He is
very smart.
meaning…….

10. Don’t be a chicken.
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11. Don’t be a chicken.
Don’t be scared.
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12. Molly is a pig when she eats.
Picnic
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13. Molly is a pig when she eats.
Picnic
meaning…….
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15. Fill in the blanks with the correct metaphors.
Metaphor Word Bank
You’re a shining star. He’s a couch potato. Don’t be a chicken.
She is a pig when she eats. The thunder was a lion. His brain is a computer.
1. When I started up the diving board Tommy told me,
“ ___________________________________, you can
do it”!
2. ___________________________________________,
making us shiver when we heard the loud bang.
3. Todd loves T.V. and video games so we tell him ______
____________________________________________.
4. When Molly is hungry, _______________________
___________________________________________
5. Teddy is incredible he can solve math problems in
seconds. _____________________________________,
6. Shonda is a great leader. We always tell her, _________
_______________________________________________.
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16. Fill in the blanks with the correct metaphors.
Metaphor Word Bank
You’re a shining star. He’s a couch potato. Don’t be a chicken.
She is a pig when she eats. The thunder was a lion. His brain is a computer.
1. When I started up the diving board Tommy said,
“ Don’t be a chicken, you can do it”!
2. The thunder was a lion, making us shiver when we
heard the loud bang.
3. Todd loves T.V. and video games so we tell him he’s a
couch potato.
4. When Molly is hungry, she is a pig when she
eats.
5. Teddy is incredible, he can solve math problems in
seconds. His brain is a computer.
6. Shonda is a great leader. We always tell her, you’re a
shining star.
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