Similes (Year 6)

Front

What is a simile?

Back

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

Front

True or False? A simile compares two things.

Back

True

Front

Complete the simile: As brave as _______

Back

a lion

Front

Complete the simile: As busy as _______

Back

a bee

Front

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

Back

'like the wind' is the simile.

Front

Identify the simile: 'She is as sweet as sugar.'

Back

'as sweet as sugar' is the simile.

Front

What word do we use in a simile to show comparison?

Back

'like' or 'as'.

Front

Complete the simile: As bright as _______

Back

a star

Front

Identify the simile: 'The water was as cold as ice.'

Back

'as cold as ice' is the simile.

Front

Complete the simile: As light as _______

Back

a feather