Similes and Metaphors

Front

He always doesn't want to answer questions in class. He is afraid of speaking to other people.

Back

as timid as a mouse

Front

He always speaks softly. He doesn't easily get mad at people.

Back

as gentle as a lamb

Front

He looks big. He can carry very heavy things.

Back

as strong as an ox

Front

When she is angry, she shouts at people all the time.

Back

as fierce as a tiger

Front

He knows many things and can answer other people's questions immediately.

Back

as wise as an owl

Front

"as hungry as a horse"

Back

You are very hungry.

Front

What does the simile "ran like the wind" mean in the sentence below.
The girl ran like the wind to the ice-cream stand.

Back

The girl ran really fast.

Front

What does the simile mean in the sentence: Lilly swam like a fish across the pool?

Back

Lilly swam really well.

Front

Identify the simile in the sentence:
James was so tired when he got home that he slept like a baby.

Back

slept like a baby

Front

What does the simile mean in the sentence below?
After his long day at school, Ben was as grumpy as a hungry lion.

Back

Ben was very grumpy.