Similes

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8th Grade

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Let's learn Similes!

What is Simile?

A comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as".

Look at this picture

The simile used is cry like a baby

means someone cries like a baby

Now, look at this picture

What can you say about this picture?

Multiple Choice

What is a suitable simile for the picture?

She is happy like crazy

She smells like a flower

She looks like a flower

Some similes examples

His smile is bright like the sun
The cloud was fluffy like cotton candy
Her heart is like gold
Ali swims like a fish

Let's try to answer some questions!

Choose a suitable word for each question

Multiple Choice

They fight like

cats and mouse

dogs and mouse

cats and dogs

Multiple Choice

My bestfriend sings like

a princess

an angel

a singer

Multiple Choice

In a beauty pageant, Marie shone like

a star

a moon

a rock

Simile using 'as'

Simile can also be formed using 'as___as____' to make comparison

As cold as ice

means a person who does not show any emotion

As gentle as a lamb

means someone who is very pleasant, caring and calm

Open Ended

What is the meaning of "as playful as a kitten"?

Type response here

As playful as a kitten

means full of high spirits and fun

Another examples of simile using 'as'

As proud as a peacock
As quick as lightning
As stubborn as a mule
As wise as an owl

Let's answer another questions!

Choose the correct answers for each question

Multiple Choice

As tall as a

elephant

horse

giraffe

Multiple Choice

As fit as a

Multiple Choice

As hungry as a

tiger

bear

leopard

Fill in the Blanks

As blind as a

Type answer...

Fill in the Blanks

As cunning as a

Type answer...

Fill in the Blanks

As free as a

Type answer...

Open Ended

What is the meaning of 'as pale as death'?

Type response here

Open Ended

Write a complete simple sentence using this idiom: "Aas slow as a snail"

Type response here

Let's learn Similes!

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