9 Similes
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English
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Professional Development
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14 Slides • 19 Questions
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Matching
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Match
Match the beginning of each sentence with its ending.
1.My new dress fits ______.
2.You’ll need to run ______.
3.She’s as thin ______.
4.Ana always looks as fresh ______.
like a glove.
like the wind to catch the train.
as a rake.
as a daisy.
like a glove.
like the wind to catch the train.
as a rake.
as a daisy.
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"As Fresh as a Daisy"
Imagine you just woke up feeling as fresh as a daisy. What’s your morning routine to keep that feeling all day?
If you could spend a day somewhere that makes you feel as fresh as a daisy, where would you go and why?
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Match
Match the beginning of each sentence with its ending.
5.He drove off ______.
6.Her mouth felt as dry ______.
7.Their son is as bright ______.
8.Her hair felt as smooth ______.
like a maniac.
as a bone.
as a button.
as silk.
like a maniac.
as a bone.
as a button.
as silk.
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"As Bright as a Button"
Who’s the brightest button in your family or friend group? Why?
If someone called you as bright as a button, what talent or skill would they be referring to?
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Multiple Choices
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Multiple Choice
That book was so boring. It was as dry as [a bone / dust].
a bone
dust
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Multiple Choice
You explained it so well – it’s a difficult concept, but it’s as clear as [crystal / mud] now.
crystal
mud
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Multiple Choice
3. I wonder what they’re plotting – they look as thick as [two short planks / thieves].
two short planks
thieves
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"As Thick as Thieves"
Being as thick as thieves suggests a close friendship. Who’s someone you’re really close to, and what do you love about your friendship?
If you and your best friend were to start a business together, what would it be?
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Multiple Choice
4. After working in that airless room my mouth feels as dry as [a bone / dust].
a bone
dust
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Multiple Choice
5. I can’t understand what he’s trying to say – it’s as clear as [crystal / mud].
crystal
mud
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"As Clear as Mud" vs. "As Clear as Crystal"
Have you ever been given instructions that were as clear as mud? What happened?
What’s the best advice or explanation you’ve ever received that was as clear as crystal?
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Multiple Choices
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Multiple Choice
Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.
1. Tom and Rosa have been arguing all the time recently.
as silent as the grave
fighting like cat and dog
keen as mustard
as fresh as a daisy
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"Like Cat and Dog"
Have you ever had an argument like cat and dog with someone? How did you make peace afterward?
Imagine a funny story where two animals (a cat and a dog) argue about something. What are they fighting over, and how does it end?
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Multiple Choice
Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.
2.Amy blushed and looked very embarrassed when Lasse commented on her new dress.
as silent as the grave
as quick as a flash
went as red as a beetroot
as fresh as a daisy
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Multiple Choice
Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.
3.When our teacher asks the class a difficult question, Hatsuki usually answers without a moment’s hesitation.
as fresh as a daisy
as quick as a flash
was all over Jakob like a rash
as silent as the grave
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Multiple Choice
Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.
4.It was early Sunday morning, and the house was strangely silent.
as silent as the grave
as fresh as a daisy
was all over Jakob like a rash
as poor as church mice
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Multiple Choice
Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.
5.Emma was behaving towards Jakob in a very affectionate way at the barbecue last week.
as poor as church mice
as fresh as a daisy
was all over Jakob like a rash
was all over Jakob like a rash
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Multiple Choice
Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.
6.All her sisters are extremely poor.
as poor as church mice
as fresh as a daisy
keen as mustard
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"As Poor as Church Mice"
Imagine being as poor as church mice. What would your strategy be to survive on a very small budget?
If you suddenly became super rich, what’s the first thing you’d do?
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Multiple Choice
Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.
7.Caterina felt full of energy after her shower.
as poor as church mice
as fresh as a daisy
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Multiple Choice
Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.
8.The students in my class are great – hardworking, punctual, and very enthusiastic.
keen as mustard
keen as mud
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Completing Each
Response with a Simile.
Drop Down
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Dropdown
1.A: He looked really angry.
B: Yes, he had ______.
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Dropdown
2.A: It’s impossible to get him to change his mind.
B: Yes, he’s ______.
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Dropdown
3.A: He drove off very quickly, didn’t he?
B: Yes, he was driving ______.
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"Like a Maniac"
Think about the phrase "driving like a maniac."
Have you ever been in a car with someone who drives this way? How did you feel?
If you had to create a rulebook for maniac drivers, what would the top three rules be?
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Dropdown
4.A: You’ve been very busy at work, haven’t you?
B: Yes, I’ve been ______.
5.A: You can always rely on Suzie to organise the school concert.
B: Yes, she’s ______.
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"Working Like a Dog"
Think of a time when you were working like a dog. What were you doing, and was it worth it?
If you could take a long vacation after working hard, where would you go, and why?
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Take turns creating a story together.
Each person must include at least one simile from the list (e.g., “He ran like the wind to catch the train”).
The story can be funny, dramatic, or even ridiculous!
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