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Grades 6, 7 and 8 - English Language - Middle School - Metaphors
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Metaphors are figures of speech.

Grades 6, 7 and 8 - English Language - Middle School - Metaphors
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10 Questions

1. Find the 'hidden' meaning of the given metaphor.
These children are rug rats.
2. Find the 'hidden' meaning of the given metaphor.
Mary tried to pull the wool over my eyes.
3. Find the 'hidden' meaning of the given metaphor.
He lived his life in the fast lane.
4. Find the 'hidden' meaning of the given metaphor.
Peter is all thumbs; he just spilt my drink.
5. Find the 'hidden' meaning of the given metaphor.
'Necessity is the mother of invention.'
6. Find the 'hidden' meaning of the given metaphor.
My boyfriend showered me with gifts.
7. Find the 'hidden' meaning of the given metaphor.
My boyfriend showered me with gifts.
8. Find the 'hidden' meaning of the given metaphor.
My name is mud ever since I caused all that trouble at school.
9. Find the 'hidden' meaning of the given metaphor.
He's the apple of her eye.
10. Find the 'hidden' meaning of the given metaphor.
Peter is all thumbs; he just spilt my drink.