Similes Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) The sun is like a golden ball in the sky. b) The sun is hot. c) The sun shines brightly.

• d. The sun is in the sky.

• c. The sun is round.

• a

• b. The sun is bright.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

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Identify the simile in the sentence: The wind howled like a wild animal.

• like a quiet whisper.

• like a calm ocean.

• like a gentle breeze.

• like a wild animal

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

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Which of the following is NOT a simile? a) She runs as fast as a cheetah. b) He is as tall as a tree. c) The sky is blue.

• d) The ocean is as deep as a puddle.

• c) The sky is blue.

• b) He is as short as a mountain.

• a) She runs as fast as a snail.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Identify the simile in the sentence: Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• as bright as the sun

• as luminous as a light bulb.

• as dazzling as a diamond.

• as radiant as a star.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Complete the simile: He was as brave as a ___. a) lion b) bird c) fish

• d) turtle

• c) worm

• b) mouse

• a) lion

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) The moon is round. b) The moon is like a silver coin. c) The moon shines at night.

• a) The moon is round.

• c) The moon shines at night.

• d) The moon is a glowing ball.

• b) The moon is like a silver coin.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Identify the simile in the sentence: The car zoomed by like a bullet.

• like a turtle.

• like a rocket.

• like a bullet

• like a snail.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Which of the following is NOT a simile? a) The rain fell like tears from the sky. b) The rain is wet. c) The rain danced on the roof.

• a) The rain fell like tears from the sky.

• c) The rain danced on the roof.

• d) The rain is a rainbow.

• b) The rain is wet.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the simile in the sentence: Her voice was as sweet as honey.

• as sour as vinegar.

• as sweet as honey

• as bitter as gall.

• as salty as tears.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Complete the simile: She was as busy as a ___. a) bee b) cat c) dog

• a) bee

• d) turtle

• c) squirrel

• b) ant

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D