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Grades 6, 7 and 8 - English Language - Middle School - Reading - Craft and Structure - Metaphors
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A metaphor is a figure of speech. They are similar to similes. The difference is that with a simile, two “different” things are compared to each other.  With a metaphor, two things are implied as being the “same” thing. 
 

Grades 6, 7 and 8 - English Language - Middle School - Reading - Craft and Structure - Metaphors
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1. Can you find the metaphor?
The preacher’s words were razors to my soul.
2. Can you find the metaphor?
Terry is a fish in water.
3. Can you find the metaphor?
Mr. Robertson is Elvis if anyone is!
4. Can you find the metaphor?
No one picked Albert for their team as he is a wet blanket.
5. Can you find the metaphor?
Andrew's eyes were black orbs.
6. Can you find the metaphor?
The cast on my dad’s broken leg is a plaster shackle.
7. Can you find the metaphor?
Danielle is a cat when it comes to seeing in the dark.
8. Can you find the metaphor?
Their car is a piece of junk.
9. Can you find the metaphor?
The cast on my dad’s broken leg is a plaster shackle.
10. Can you find the metaphor?
He is an idiot for forgetting his wedding anniversary.

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