Name __________________
Date_____________
Similes
A simile is a comparison between two different things, using the term
like or as.
Directions: Complete each simile. Answers may vary.
1. He fought like _________.
2. We dived like _________.
3. It was as hot as _________.
4. He walked as slow as _________.
5. They flew as high as _________.
6. It was as old as _________.
7. She was as wise as _________.
8. We laughed like _________.
Directions: Pick the best word from the box to complete the simile. ice
ball
dog
toad
knife
thief
1. as loyal as a _________
4. as sneaky as a _________
2. a sharp as a _________
5. round like a _________
3. as cold as _________
6. croaked like a _________
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Similes
Date_____________
Answer Key
A simile is a comparison between two different things, using the term
like or as.
Directions: Complete each simile. Answers may vary.
1. He fought like a gorilla.
2. We dived like submarines.
3. It was as hot as the sun.
4. He walked as slow as a snail.
5. They flew as high as a balloon.
6. It was as old as a mummy.
7. She was as wise as an owl.
8. We laughed like hyenas.
Directions: Pick the best word from the box to complete the simile. ice
ball
dog
toad
knife
thief
1. as loyal as a dog
4. as sneaky as a thief
2. a sharp as a knife
5. round like a ball
3. as cold as ice
6. croaked like a toad
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