Similes

Let's learn Similes!

What is Simile?

A comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as".

Look at this picture

The simile used is cry like a baby

means someone cries like a baby

Now, look at this picture

What can you say about this picture?

Multiple Choice

What is a suitable simile for the picture?

• She is happy like crazy

• She smells like a flower

• She looks like a flower

Some similes examples

• His smile is bright like the sun

• The cloud was fluffy like cotton candy

• Her heart is like gold

• Ali swims like a fish

Let's try to answer some questions!

Choose a suitable word for each question

Multiple Choice

They fight like

• cats and mouse

• dogs and mouse

• cats and dogs

Multiple Choice

My bestfriend sings like

• a princess

• an angel

• a singer

Multiple Choice

In a beauty pageant, Marie shone like

• a star

• a moon

• a rock

Simile using 'as'

Simile can also be formed using 'as___as____' to make comparison

As cold as ice

means a person who does not show any emotion

As gentle as a lamb

means someone who is very pleasant, caring and calm

Open Ended

What is the meaning of "as playful as a kitten"?

As playful as a kitten

means full of high spirits and fun

Another examples of simile using 'as'

• As proud as a peacock

• As quick as lightning

• As stubborn as a mule

• As wise as an owl

Let's answer another questions!

Choose the correct answers for each question

Multiple Choice

As tall as a

• elephant

• horse

• giraffe

Multiple Choice

As fit as a

Multiple Choice

As hungry as a

• tiger

• bear

• leopard

Fill in the Blank

As blind as a

Fill in the Blank

As cunning as a

Fill in the Blank

As free as a

Open Ended

What is the meaning of 'as pale as death'?

Open Ended

Write a complete simple sentence using this idiom: "Aas slow as a snail"