Exploring Similes in The Wild Robot

Which of the following is a simile?

• The robot was as still as a statue.

• The robot moved quickly.

• The robot was a statue.

Create a simile for a wild robot moving through the forest.

• The robot moved like a shadow through the trees.

• The robot moved through the trees.

• The robot was a shadow.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does the simile "as brave as a lion" suggest about a character?

• The character is very timid.

• The character is very brave.

• The character is very small.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which character is most likely to be described as "as quiet as a mouse"?

• A loud and boisterous character.

• A shy and silent character.

• A very talkative character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

Describe the setting of a wild forest using a simile.

• The forest was as busy as a city.

• The forest was full of trees.

• The forest was a city.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

What theme might be suggested by the simile "as free as a bird"?

• The theme of captivity.

• The theme of freedom.

• The theme of sadness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following is NOT a simile?

• The robot was as fast as lightning.

• The robot was lightning.

• The robot moved like lightning.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does the simile "as busy as a bee" describe a character?

• The character is very lazy.

• The character is very busy.

• The character is very sleepy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Compare two characters using a simile.

• The first character is as strong as an ox, while the second is as gentle as a lamb.

• The first character is strong, and the second is gentle.

• The first character is an ox, and the second is a lamb.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

Interpret the theme suggested by the simile "as stubborn as a mule."

• The theme of flexibility.

• The theme of stubbornness.

• The theme of kindness.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9