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

Complete the simile: As stubborn as a ________

Back

mule

Front

Complete the simile: As cheap as ________

Back

dirt

Front

Identify the simile: Jim jumped into the river and swam ________

Back

like a fish

Front

Identify the simile: The general was very tired that night. He slept ________

Back

like a log

Front

Identify the simile: Ming Hua lifted the box easily. It was ________

Back

as light as a feather

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

What does 'like a rock' mean?

Back

It means something is very strong or stable.

Front

What does 'as sweet as sugar' mean?

Back

It means something is very sweet or nice.