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The document explains similes as figures of speech that compare two different things to enhance descriptions. It provides examples and exercises for identifying and completing similes. The exercises involve circling similes in sentences and filling in blanks with appropriate comparisons.

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SIMILE

The document explains similes as figures of speech that compare two different things to enhance descriptions. It provides examples and exercises for identifying and completing similes. The exercises involve circling similes in sentences and filling in blanks with appropriate comparisons.

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SIMILE

A figure of speech involving the comparison of


one thing with another thing of a different kind,
used to make a description more emphatic or
vivid

Circle the simile in each sentence. On the line, explain what is being compared to what.

1. Andrew is as sly as a fox.

___________Andrew___________ is being compared to _______a fox_____________.

2. Harry was as nervous as a cat around a room full of rocking chairs.

____________________________ is being compared to ___________________________.

3. Annastasia had a smile as sweet as sugar.

____________________________ is being compared to ___________________________.

4. After he finished playing the basketball game, his hair was oily like fried chicken.

____________________________ is being compared to ___________________________.

5. Sylvia’s new lotion made her face as smooth as a baby’s skin.

____________________________ is being compared to ___________________________.

6. My two-year-old cousin was as bouncy as a bunny when she got outside.

___________________________ is being compared to ___________________________.

7. The new science book is as heavy as an elephant!

____________________________ is being compared to ___________________________.

8. The extra glue was as sticky as syrup on their fingers.

____________________________ is being compared to ___________________________.

9. Mr. David, the P.E. teacher, is as strong as an Olympic athlete.

____________________________ is being compared to ___________________________.

10. My mom’s tea is as hot as the sun!

____________________________ is being compared to ___________________________.


Fill in the blanks from the list to complete these well-known similes.

a bear a board snow a pin a button


an ox a bunny a bat a horse
a fruitcake a tree sugar Santa

1. The NBA basketball player seemed as tall as __________.

2. After I had a tooth pulled, I was as grouchy as __________.

3. My baby sister is as cute as __________.

4. Bottled drinking water should be as pure as __________.

5. After raking leaves Grandpa’s back was as stiff as __________.

6. I had my physical exam yesterday; I’m as healthy as a _________.

7. She always has something nice to say; she’s as sweet as __________.

8. My uncle is always telling dumb jokes; he’s as nutty as __________.

9. My uncle is always telling funny jokes; he’s as jolly as __________.

10. After I clean my room it’s as neat as __________.

11. I hurry to clean my room so I move as quick as __________.

12. I couldn’t find my socks in the drawer; I’m as blind as __________.

13. The weightlifter is as strong as __________.


A simile compares two different things so people reading or hearing the simile get a picture in their
minds. Using similes make sentences more interesting to read or hear. Fill in the blanks based on the
picture given.

1. The cashier at the grocery store is as busy as a __________.

2. The track star runs like a __________.

3. She dives well and swims like a __________.

4. He saw the distant star; he must have eyes like a __________.

5. Don’t call Chad; he chatters like a __________.

6. In her prom dress Diana was as pretty as a __________.

7. The angel food cake is as light as a __________.

8. Be careful on the rainy sidewalk; it’s as slippery as _______________.

9. Even under pressure the President must stay as cool as a _______________.

10. My dog obeys well and is as good as __________.

11. The gymnast is as nimble as a __________.

12. The back tire of the car is as flat as a __________.

13. Learning similes is as easy as __________.

14. When Chad fainted in class, he was white as a ________________.

15. . The big dog isn’t dangerous; it’s as gentle as a _____________________.

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