Simile and metaphor

Life is a roller coaster, is an example of ________

(Metaphore) Life has ups and downs, always exciting. comparing life to a roller coaster ride.

The Prince fell into a dungeon of despair.

(metaphor) He was depressed or sad. Comparing the Prince's mood to a dungeon of despair.

His discouraged heart was a cell phone in need of recharging.

(metaphor) The Prince's heart is being compared to a cell phone in need of recharging. Just as a low battery can cause a phone not to work, the Prince feels that he cannot work anymore. This metaphor shows that the Prince was feeling low.

busy as a bee, is an example of a____________

(simile) He is very busy. Comparing how busy he is to a bee.

The Prince was as joyous as a gamer with the new high score.

(simile) He is very happy, comparing the prince with a joyous gamer.

Metaphore

A comparison between two things where one thing is described as the other (without using "like" or "as"

Jeff's hand felt like sandpaper in mine.

Jeff's skin is compared to sandpaper to show that it is dry and rough. (simile)

Jeff's hand was sandpaper in mine.

Jeff's skin is compared to sandpaper. (metaphor)

Simile

a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as"