Understanding Similes

What is a simile?

• A simile is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration.

• A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'

• A simile is a type of metaphor.

Identify the simile: 'Her smile was like the sun.'

• Her smile was like a thunderstorm.

• Her smile was like the sun.

• Her smile was brighter than the stars.

• Her smile was as cold as ice.

Which of the following is a simile: 'He runs fast' or 'He runs like the wind'?

• He runs with great effort

• He runs like a turtle

• He runs like the wind

• He runs slowly

Find the simile in this sentence: 'The night sky was as dark as coal.'

• as bright as the sun

• as dark as coal

• as light as a feather

• as cold as ice

Choose the simile: 'She is a lioness in battle' or 'She is fierce.'

• She is a butterfly in flight

• She is a lioness in battle

• She is quiet like a mouse

• She is gentle as a lamb

Identify the simile: 'Time flies like an arrow.'

• Time runs like a river.

• Time flies like an arrow.

• Time moves slowly like a snail.

• Time flies like a bird.

Which sentence contains a simile: 'He is as brave as a lion' or 'He is brave'?

• He is as brave as a lion

• He is the bravest of them all

• He is courageous

• He fights like a warrior

Find the simile: 'The water was as cold as ice.'

• The water was as warm as soup.

• The water was as clear as glass.

• The water was as deep as the ocean.

• The water was as cold as ice.

Choose the simile: 'He is a snake' or 'He is as sly as a fox'?

• He is as brave as a lion

• He is as sly as a fox

• He is as quiet as a mouse

• He is like a bull in a china shop

Identify the simile: 'Her voice was music to my ears.'

• Her voice was a whisper in the wind.

• Her voice was a gentle breeze.

• Her voice was like thunder in the storm.

• Her voice was music to my ears.