Similes (Year 6)

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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The simile is 'as brave as a lion.'

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Complete the simile: 'As sweet as _______.'

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honey.

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True or False? A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

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True.

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Identify the simile: 'The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.'

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The simile is 'like diamonds in the sky.'

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Complete the simile: 'As fast as _______.'

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a cheetah.

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What do similes help us do?

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Similes help us create vivid images and comparisons in our writing.

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Identify the simile: 'He runs like the wind.'

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The simile is 'like the wind.'

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Complete the simile: 'As bright as _______.'

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the sun.

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True or False? Similes can only compare living things.

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False.