Similes

5 Questions | By Kmmitchell1692 | Updated: Jul 15, 2013 | Attempts: 316

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A simile is when you say that something - a person or place, animal or thing - is LIKE something else. A simile always uses the word ‘as’ or ‘like’. Here are some examples of similes: "The dragon flew as fast as the wind." "The Naming Pool glittered like a mirror."

Questions and Answers

1.

The dragon flew as fast as the ______________.
- A.
  
  Snow
- B.
  
  Wind
- C.
  
  Water
Correct Answer
B. Wind
2.

She is as pretty as a ________________________.
- A.
  
  Book
- B.
  
  Tree
- C.
  
  Peacock
Correct Answer
C. Peacock
3.

The big dog was as gentle as a __________________________.
- A.
  
  Lamb
- B.
  
  Hornet
- C.
  
  Monster
Correct Answer
A. Lamb
4.

The lights on the tree looked like a million ______________________.
- A.
  
  Bugs
- B.
  
  Fireflies
- C.
  
  Buttons
Correct Answer
B. Fireflies
5.

He was wise like an ______________________.
- A.
  
  Beaver
- B.
  
  Dog
- C.
  
  Owl
Correct Answer
C. Owl

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Similes

The dragon flew as fast as the ______________.

She is as pretty as a ________________________.

The big dog was as gentle as a __________________________.

The lights on the tree looked like a million ______________________.

He was wise like an ______________________.