Similes Quiz

What is a simile?

Which words are commonly used to compare two things using 'like' or 'as'?

• metaphors

• analogies

• comparisons

• similes

Complete the simile: 'She runs as fast __________.'

• as a turtle

• as a sloth

• as lightning

• as a snail

Complete the simile: 'His voice is as loud __________.'

• as a feather

• as a mouse

• as a thunder

• as a whisper

True or False: Similes are used to enhance descriptive writing.

• Similes are used to simplify descriptive writing.

• Similes are used to confuse descriptive writing.

• False

• True

Which of the following is an example of a simile? A) The sun is shining. B) The wind howled like a wolf. C) The cat is sleeping. D) The flowers are blooming.

• B

• D

• C

• A

Create a simile using the prompt: 'Her smile is as bright __________.'

• as the sun

• as a diamond

• as a rainbow

• as a lightbulb

Create a simile using the prompt: 'The water is as clear __________.'

• as mud

• as crystal

• as foggy

• as dirty

How can similes make writing more interesting and engaging?

• Similes make writing dull and uninteresting.

• Similes are unnecessary and add unnecessary complexity to writing.

• Similes create vivid and imaginative comparisons between two different things.

• Similes make writing confusing and hard to understand.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a simile? A) The moon is like a silver coin. B) Her eyes sparkled like diamonds. C) The tree branches danced in the wind. D) The car engine roared like a lion.

• C

• D

• B

• A