Unit 8 Learning sheet 8.7 Learn about ‘Similes’ Name: _______________________( ) Class: _________ Learn about ‘Similes’ As easy as pie! PowerPoint 11.10
A simile compares two things that are not the same A simile compares two things that are not the same. It is usually introduced by “like” or “as … as”.
Some examples: The water was as cold as ice. The diamond shone like a bright star in the sky.
- as slow as a tortoise - as slow as a snail
- as quiet as a mouse
- as brave as a lion
- as proud as a peacock
- as busy as a bee
- as blind as a bat
as greedy as a pig
- as strong as a horse
as wise as an owl
- as fierce as a lion
- as hairy as a monkey
- as fast as a hare
- as sweet as honey
- as white as snow
- as green as grass
- as cold as ice
- like stars in the sky
- face like a mask
Can you make some sentences using similes? I am as busy as a bee. Can you think of any more?
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