Similes

Which sentence DOES NOT have a simile?

• Vulcan dove back down like a hawk diving for prey.

• Rori's face was as red as a tomato.

• The water turned into misty droplets and fell to the ground.

• Ana wore a yellow dress that shone like the sun.

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Which sentence DOES NOT have a simile?

• After seeing the grade on her test, Kim was as sour as a lemon.

• Susie was as mad as a hornet.

• The color of the room was green as grass.

• The flower smells sweet.

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Which sentence has a simile?

• A fish was swimming in the water.

• My mom said I swam like a fish.

• My mom said I was a fish since I stayed in the pool all day.

• Fish are scary looking.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence does NOT a simile?

• During the fire, my dad was brave like a lion.

• My teacher is as wise as an owl.

• My sister was grumpy today.

• Her voice sounded like nails on a chalkboard.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence does NOT contain a simile?

• She fluttered like a hummingbird around the classroom.

• My baby brother is as playful as a kitten.

• With the windows rolled up, the car was a furnace.

• His mind is like an encyclopedia.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence DOES contain a simile?

• The breeze was gentle like a butterfly.

• The breeze was chilly.

• I wish the breeze was calmer.

• The cool breeze blew sand in my eyes.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence does NOT contain a simile?

• I bet you'll feel like a new person after a good night's sleep.

• The situation was like a nightmare that wouldn't end.

• Maybe there will be some friends at the playground.

• He soared like an eagle when he scored an "A" on the test.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D