Similes in English Grammar

What is a simile?

• 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 figure of speech that uses exaggeration.

• A simile is a type of metaphor.

Identify the simile: 'She is as brave as a lion.'

• She is like a flower in bloom.

• She is as quiet as a mouse.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• She runs faster than a cheetah.

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

• She sings like a bird

• He runs faster than a car

• He runs like the wind

• Time is a friend

Find the simile in this sentence: 'His smile was like sunshine.'

• as bright as a star

• like sunshine

• as cold as ice

• like a thunderstorm

Choose the simile: 'The world is a stage' or 'Her eyes sparkled like stars.'

• Her eyes sparkled like stars.

• The world is a book.

• Her smile was bright as the sun.

• He ran like the wind.

Identify the simile: 'He is as fast as a cheetah.'

• He is as slow as a turtle.

• He is faster than a car.

• He runs like the wind.

• He is as fast as a cheetah.

Which sentence contains a simile: 'The fog crept in like a cat' or 'The fog was thick'?

• The fog covered the ground

• The fog danced like a leaf

• The fog crept in like a cat

• The fog was light

What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

• It means to be very active or engaged in a lot of work.

• It describes a person who is always daydreaming.

• It refers to someone who is lazy and unproductive.

• It means to be very quiet and reserved.

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

• Her voice echoed through the hall.

• Her voice was music to my ears.

• Her voice was a gentle breeze.

• Her voice was like a thunderstorm.

Which of these is NOT a simile: 'She dances like a butterfly' or 'He is a rock'?

• He is a rock

• She is as graceful as a swan

• He runs like the wind

• She shines like a star