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Fifth Grade
Metaphors

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Metaphors

A metaphor is the comparison of two things that are usually very different, but alike in at least one way. How is a grapefruit like a moon? They are both round! In this worksheet, students will identify which two things are being compared. Then, they will describe how these items are alike.

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