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Creative Similes in Stories
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Creative Similes in Stories
A simile compares one thing with another, often using “like” or “as”. Read each question carefully. For writing tasks, example answers are provided; your own ideas may be different.
Spotting Similes
1.In “The fox’s tail was as fluffy as a feather”, which two things are compared?
- The fox and the feather
- The tail and a feather
- The fox and its tail
2.Which sentence uses a simile?
- The puppy bounded across the grass.
- The puppy was as bouncy as a rubber ball.
- The brown puppy wagged its tail.
3.Select every word or phrase that can help form a simile.
- like
- as ... as
- although
- so that
4.Choose the best ending for this simile: “The moon shone like ...”
- the dark sky
- a silver coin
- very brightly
Make Your Own Similes
5.Finish each simile with an imaginative comparison: a) The wind howled like ... b) His hair was as dark as ... c) The stream wound through the field like ...
6.Imagine a magical creature. Write two sentences about it, using at least one simile in each sentence. You may use these words: glimmered, swooped, brave, gentle, ice, lightning, velvet, jewels.
7.Read the example: “The snowflakes spun like tiny dancers. The wind rattled the gate as loudly as a drum.” Which simile compares the wind's sound to something?
Simile Challenge
8.Write a short paragraph of three or four sentences about a dramatic storm. Include at least two similes.
9.Read this example paragraph: “The clouds gathered like a dark blanket over the town. Rain drummed on the roof as fast as a marching band. A flash of lightning split the sky like a bright crack in glass. Soon, the storm rumbled away into the distance.” Copy one simile and explain what it helps the reader imagine.
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