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

Complete the simile: As cold as _______

Back

ice

Front

Complete the simile: The new smartphone is ____________.

Back

as light as a feather

Front

Complete the simile: The stuffed animal was as soft as ___.

Back

a cloud

Front

What does 'slow as a snail' mean?

Back

It moves very slowly.

Front

True or False? A simile COMPARES 2 things.

Back

True

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

He runs like the wind.

Front

What word is often used in similes to show comparison?

Back

'like' or 'as'.

Front

Complete the simile: As brave as a _______.

Back

lion

Front

Complete the simile: As busy as a _______.

Back

bee