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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison of two things that uses 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the two things being compared: 'Her hair was like snow.'

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Her hair and snow.

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What does the simile 'as smooth as a baby's skin' mean?

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It means something is very smooth.

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Identify the two things being compared: 'My granddad drives as slow as a snail.'

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My granddad and a snail.

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What does the simile 'as brave as a lion' imply?

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It implies that someone is very brave.

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Identify the two things being compared: 'The classroom was as quiet as a mouse.'

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The classroom and a mouse.

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What does the simile 'as bright as a star' mean?

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It means something is very bright.

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Identify the two things being compared: 'He runs like the wind.'

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He and the wind.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' imply?

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It implies that someone is very busy.

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Identify the two things being compared: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Her smile and sunshine.