Simile Quiz

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of fruit

• A type of bird

• A type of dance

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) She runs as fast as a cheetah. b) He is tall. c) The sun is shining.

• a) She runs as fast as a cheetah.

• d) He swims like a fish.

• c) The sun is shining.

• b) She is tall.

Complete the simile: As brave as a ________.

• lion

• butterfly

• kitten

• mouse

True or False: A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile compares three things

• True

• A simile compares two things using 'and'

• False

Which of the following is a simile? a) The tree has green leaves. b) The wind is blowing. c) Her smile is like sunshine.

• c) Her smile is like sunshine.

• d) His laugh is like thunder.

• b) The wind is blowing.

• a) The tree has green leaves.

What does a simile help the reader do?

• A simile helps the reader visualize a scene

• A simile helps the reader identify the main characters

• A simile helps the reader understand complex ideas

• A simile helps the reader make comparisons

Complete the simile: As quiet as a ________.

• lion

• elephant

• mouse

• thunder

True or False: A simile always uses the words 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

• False

• True

• Sometimes

• Only in poetry

Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) The cat is sleeping. b) The moon is bright. c) His voice is as smooth as silk.

• a) The cat is sleeping.

• c) His voice is as smooth as silk.

• d) Her smile is like a rainbow.

• b) The moon is bright.

What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

• To create vivid imagery and make the writing more engaging and descriptive.

• To limit the reader's imagination and creativity.

• To make the writing more boring and uninteresting.

• To confuse the reader and make the writing more difficult to understand.