Similies

A phrase that compares two things using "like" or "as"

• noun
• verb
• simile
• metaphor

As busy as

• a sloth
• a bee
• a newborn baby
• a snail

What is a simile?

• Sound words
• When the words all start with the same sound
• Comparing two or more things using "like" or "as"
• when something is exciting

A simile COMPARES 2 things using the words ____ or _____.

• and, or

• like, as

• and, like

As stubborn as a ________

• flute

• bat

• mule

• fly

Identify the simile.

Jim jumped into the river and swam like a fish.

• Jim jumped

• into the river

• like a fish

• and swam

What does "slow as a snail" mean?

• it looks like a snail

• it's the shape of a snail

• it moves quickly

• it moves very slowly

Fred is as brave as a ________________.

• Bee

• Lion

• Goat

The night was as black as _______________ which made Shaggy and Scooby scared.

• Coal

• Lemons

• Snow

When she dances, she is as graceful as a _________.

• donkey

• cat

• swan

• dog