Understanding Similes for Grade 6

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Simile definition

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

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As brave as a lion

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Simile example

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Her smile was like sunshine

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Simile example

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He ran as fast as lightning

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Simile example

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The water was as clear as crystal

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Simile example

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She sings like an angel

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Simile example

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The night was as black as coal

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Simile example

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He was as busy as a bee

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Simile example

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Identify simile: The clouds were like cotton candy

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like cotton candy

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Identify simile: Her eyes sparkled like stars

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like stars