Similes Video Quiz

What is a simile?

• A literary device that compares two things using "like" or "as".

• A literary device that gives human qualities to inanimate objects.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A literary device that directly states one thing is another.

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Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The sun smiled down on us.

• Her eyes were sparkling diamonds.

• He was as brave as a lion.

• The wind whispered secrets.

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

• Someone who is always flying around.

• Someone who is working very hard and staying active.

• Someone who enjoys making honey.

• Someone who is easily distracted.

Why do writers often use similes?

• To confuse the reader with complex language.

• To make their writing richer and help readers imagine things more clearly.

• To shorten their sentences and save space.

• To avoid using descriptive adjectives.