What is a simile?
Using Similes to Make Your Writing More Expressive

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A type of metaphor
A literal description
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
A type of alliteration
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
He runs swiftly
The sun is a golden ball
The wind whispered
She is as brave as a lion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of adding similes to writing?
To make it more factual
To make it more complex
To make it more vivid and expressive
To make it shorter
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What simile is used to describe Uncle John's eating habits?
Eats like a bird
Eats like a rabbit
Eats like a horse
Eats like a man trying to win a hot dog eating contest
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which simile is used to describe the little sister's eating habits?
Eats like a horse
Eats like a fish
Eats like a lion
Eats like a rabbit
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What simile is used to describe the grandmother's sleeping habits?
Sleeps like a baby
Sleeps like a cat
Sleeps like a log
Sleeps like a tired puppy after playing all day
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can similes improve your writing?
By making it more formal
By making it more concise
By making it more factual
By making it more entertaining and vivid
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