Question

A simile is a figure of speech in which two unlike things are compared using the words like or as. Complete each of the similes below.

11. (example) The little girl is as light as a: feather, rice, newborn baby, cloud.
12. (example) Jenny was so pretty, she was like a: rose, gem, greek goddess, princess.
13. The house was so small it looked like a:

Think of some common phrases you hear. Can you list three similes of your own? Have fun with them and make some up!

14.
15.
16.

Answer 1

13: it looked like a dog's house

14: the five gallon jug of water was as heavy as a boulder

15: the car was shining like a diamond

16: the bag of potatoes was as heavy as a child