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 brave as ______.

Back

a lion.

Front

True or False? A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare things.

Back

True.

Front

Identify the simile: She sings like a ______.

Back

bird.

Front

Complete the simile: As busy as ______.

Back

a bee.

Front

What does a simile do?

Back

It helps to create a vivid image by comparing two things.

Front

Complete the simile: As sweet as ______.

Back

honey.

Front

Identify the simile: He is as tall as a ______.

Back

giraffe.

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Complete the simile: As light as ______.

Back

a feather.

Front

True or False? Similes can only compare living things.

Back

False.