Similes

Front

A simile COMPARES 2 things using the words ____ or ____.

Back

like, as

Front

Complete the Simile: As cold as _______

Back

ice

Front

What does the simile 'The box was as heavy as a box of bricks' tell us?

Back

The box was heavy.

Front

What does 'slow as a snail' mean?

Back

it moves very slowly

Front

Complete the Simile: As busy as a...............................

Back

bee

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

He runs like the wind.

Front

What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

Back

To create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable.

Front

Complete the Simile: As brave as a...............................

Back

lion

Front

Complete the Simile: As light as a...............................

Back

feather