Instructions: Sign-read each sentence carefully. Identify whether it is a simile or a metaphor and then explain why the author used it. Think about the qualities being described and how this comparison helps the reader understand the person or action. Use the text boxes provided to type your answers.
1. Mandela was a rock of strength.
2. Wangari Maathai worked as hard as an ant.
3. Dedan Kimathi was fire in the forest.
4. The chief spoke as gently as a dove.
For each sentence, type your answer in the format:
i. Identify the sentence as a simile or metaphor;
ii. Explain which qualities of the person or action are being highlighted;
iii. Discuss why the author might have chosen this comparison instead of describing the trait directly
| Sentence | Your Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Mandela was a rock of strength. | |
| 2. Wangari Maathai worked as hard as an ant. | |
| 3. Dedan Kimathi was fire in the forest. | |
| 4. The chief spoke as gently as a dove. |