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

'She sings like an angel.'

Front

What does 'as brave as a lion' mean?

Back

It means someone is very brave.

Front

What does 'as busy as a bee' mean?

Back

It means someone is very busy.

Front

Complete the simile: 'As light as a ____.'

Back

feather.

Front

What does 'as sweet as sugar' mean?

Back

It means something is very sweet.

Front

What does 'as strong as an ox' mean?

Back

It means someone is very strong.

Front

Complete the simile: 'As cool as a ____.'

Back

cucumber.

Front

What does 'as fast as a rabbit' mean?

Back

It means someone or something is very fast.

Front

What does 'as quiet as a mouse' mean?

Back

It means someone is very quiet.