Similes

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

Give an example of a simile.

Back

'Her smile is like the sun.'

Front

What does 'as brave as a lion' mean?

Back

It means someone is very brave.

Front

Complete the simile: 'As light as _____.'

Back

a feather.

Front

What does 'busy as a bee' mean?

Back

It means someone is very busy.

Front

Complete the simile: 'He runs like _____.'

Back

the wind.

Front

What does 'sweet like honey' mean?

Back

It means something is very sweet or pleasant.

Front

Complete the simile: 'As cool as _____.'

Back

a cucumber.

Front

What does 'sharp as a tack' mean?

Back

It means someone is very smart or clever.

Front

Complete the simile: 'As quiet as _____.'

Back

a mouse.