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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. She was as quiet as ____________.
2. The old man looked just like ____________.
3. The light bulb glowed like ____________.
4. He ran as fast as ____________.
5. The night was as dark as ____________.
6. We worked like ____________.
Directions: Pick the best word from the box to complete the simile.

alligator

dolphin

kitten

worm

lion

cheetah

1. as soft as a _________

4. as brave as a _________

2. as slimy as a _________

5. runs like a _________

3. as scaly as an _________

6. swims like a _________

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Name __________________

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. She was as quiet as a mouse.
2. The old man looked just like a bulldog.
3. The light bulb glowed like the moon.
4. He ran as fast as a gazelle.
5. The night was as dark as coal.
6. We worked like dogs.
Directions: Pick the best word from the box to complete the simile.

alligator

dolphin

kitten

worm

lion

cheetah

1. as soft as a kitten

4. as brave as a lion

2. as slimy as a worm

5. runs like a cheetah

3. as scaly as an alligator

6. swims like a dolphin

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