Similes

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Complete the simile: 'As big as ______.'

Back

an elephant.

Front

What does 'as fast as a cheetah' mean?

Back

It means someone is very quick.

Front

What does 'slow as a snail' mean?

Back

It means something moves very slowly.

Front

Complete the simile: 'Pretty as ______.'

Back

a picture.

Front

What does 'pretty as a picture' mean?

Back

It means something is beautiful.

Front

Complete the simile: 'My dad is strong like ______.'

Back

Superman.

Front

What does 'My dad is strong like Superman' mean?

Back

It means my dad is very strong.

Front

Complete the simile: 'As brave as ______.'

Back

a lion.

Front

What does 'as brave as a lion' mean?

Back

It means someone is very courageous.