What is a Simile?

What is a Simile?

What is a simile?

A smilile is comparing two things that are not alike by using the words, "like" or "as."

You were as brave as a lion.

This is a simile that compares you to a lion.

They fought like cats and dogs.

This simile is comparing two people with cats and dogs

Listening to Mrs. Nami is like watching grass grow.

This simile is comparing Mrs. Nami's lesson to something as boring as watching grass grow.

Let's try filling in the blanks for these similes.

The temperature outside is as cold as _______.

Fill in the blank.

Multiple Choice

The temperature outside is as cold as ____.

• ice

• milk

• rocks

The basketball player is as tall as a ___.

Fill in the blank.

Multiple Choice

The basketball player is as tall as a ___.

• hippo

• ant

• giraffe

That little boy is as sweet as ___.

Multiple Choice

That little boy is as sweet as ___.

• salt

• pepper

• sugar

Don't just sit there like a ____.

Multiple Choice

Don't just sit there like a ___.

• bump on a log

• juggling clown

This dress is perfect because it fits like___.

Now we are going to create our own similes!

Multiple Choice

The dress is perfect because it fits like ____.

• a glove

• a taco