Metaphor examples sentences

A metaphor expresses an idea by describing something that isn’t literally true. Most commonly, this involves comparing two things that aren't alike but do have something in common. You may have to work a little to find the meaning in a metaphor.

The animal kingdom is full of strange, wild creatures that can help you compare people, feelings and more.

This list of simple metaphor examples for kids involves animals and is a great place to get started.

• The classroom was a zoo.
• The alligator's teeth are white daggers.
• She was such a peacock, strutting around with her colorful new hat.
• My teacher is a dragon ready to scold anyone he looks at.
• Mary's eyes were fireflies.
• The computers at school are old dinosaurs.
• He is a night owl.
• Maria is a chicken.
• The wind was a howling wolf.
• The ballerina was a swan, gliding across the stage.
• Jamal was a pig at dinner.
• The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym.
• My dad is a road hog.
• The stormy ocean was a rag