Name: ______________ Date: _________

Metaphors
Write the meaning of each metaphor.

1. The kindergarten was a zoo.

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2. Jack is a machine at the gym.

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3. Her dad is an ogre.

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4. The basketball players were giants.

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5. Ben has the heart of a lion.

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6. Jack isn’t too nice, he’s a fox.

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Answers

Metaphors
Write the meaning of each metaphor.

1. The kindergarten was a zoo.

The kindergarten was crazy.

2. Jack is a machine at the gym.

Jack is strong in the gym.

3. Her dad is an ogre.

Her dad is grumpy.

4. The basketball players were giants.

The basketball players were tall.

5. Ben has the heart of a lion.

Ben is kind and caring.

6. Jack isn’t too nice, he’s a fox.

Jack is sly.