What are metaphors?
Metaphors are figures of speech that compare two unlike things.  For example, the sentence Alyssa's eyes are sparkling stars is a metaphor because it compares Alyssa's eyes to a star.  In addition, the sentence Ryan was a hog at dinner is a metaphor because it compares Ryan to a hog.

Keep in mind, while metaphors and similes both compare unlike things, metaphors do not use the words "like" or "as" in the comparison. 

Visit the sites below for more practice.


Definition
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/metaphor.html



Examples
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/metaphorclassics.html

http://www.newton.k12.ks.us/sch/w/start/Metaphors_Similes.htm


Practice
http://www.kidsonthenet.org.uk/dragonsville/metaphor1.htm

http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/metaphorpractice.html

http://www.rhlschool.com/eng3n26.htm