Name:__________________________________

Circle the
Simile

Figurative language includes special forms that writers use to help readers make a
strong connection to their words. A simile is one kind of figurative language.
It makes a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”.
Circle the simile in each sentence. On the line, explain what is being compared
to what.
1. Andrew is as sly as a fox.

__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

2. He was as nervous as a cat around a room full of rocking chairs.

__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

3. Annastasia had a smile as sweet as sugar.

__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

4. After he finished playing the basketball game, his hair was oily like fried chicken.

__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

5. Sylvia’s new lotion made her face as smooth as a baby’s skin.

__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

6. My two-year-old cousin was as bouncy as a bunny when she got outside.

__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

7. The new science book is as heavy as an elephant!

__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

8. The extra glue was as sticky as syrup on their fingers.

__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

9. Mr. Hanson, the P.E. teacher, is as strong as an Olympic athlete.

__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

10. My mom’s tea is as hot as the sun!

__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

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Name:__________________________________

Simile

Figurative language includes special forms that writers use to help readers make a
strong connection to their words. A simile is one kind of figurative language.
It makes a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”.
Circle the simile in each sentence. On the line, explain what is being compared
to what.
12. Andrew is as sly as a fox.
Andrew
__________________________ a fox
is being compared to _______________________.

13. He was as nervous as a cat around a room full of rocking chairs.

He
__________________________ a cat
is being compared to _______________________.

14. Annastasia had a smile as sweet as sugar.

Annastasia
__________________________ sugar
is being compared to _______________________.

15. After he finished playing the basketball game, his hair was oily like fried chicken.

His hair
__________________________ fried chicken
is being compared to _______________________.

16. Sylvia’s new lotion made her face as smooth as a baby’s skin.

Her face
__________________________ a baby’s skin
is being compared to _______________________.

17. My two-year-old cousin was as bouncy as a bunny when she got outside.
My cousin a bunny
__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

18. The new science book is as heavy as an elephant!

The book an elephant
__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

19. The extra glue was as sticky as syrup on their fingers.

The glue syrup
__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

20. Mr. Hanson, the P.E. teacher, is as strong as an Olympic athlete.

Mr. Hanson an Olympic athlete
__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

21. My mom’s tea is as hot as the sun!

The tea the sun
__________________________ is being compared to _______________________.

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Improve Your
Writing With Similes

Figurative language includes special forms that writers use to help readers make a
strong connection to their words. A simile is one kind of figurative language.
It makes a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”.
Similes can make your writing more interesting. Read the sentences below.
Replace the simple adjective in each sentence with a simile to make a stronger
impression.

1. The man was sad.

___The man was as sad as a little boy who had just dropped his ice cream cone. _

2. Veronica was sleepy.

____________________________________________________________________

3. The homework was difficult.

____________________________________________________________________

4. Our kitchen was messy.

____________________________________________________________________

5. Raul’s burrito was spicy.

___________________________________________________________________

6. Eva’s Internet connection was fast.

___________________________________________________________________

7. The baby giraffe’s neck was long.

___________________________________________________________________

8. The movie was exciting!

___________________________________________________________________

9. The umbrella is wet.

___________________________________________________________________

10. Jeremy and Mike are brave.

___________________________________________________________________

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Name:__________________________________
Improve Your
Writing With Similes

Figurative language includes special forms that writers use to help readers make a
strong connection to their words. A simile is one kind of figurative language.
It makes a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”.
Similes can make your writing more interesting. Read the sentences below.
Replace the simple adjective in each sentence with a simile to make a stronger
impression. Student answers will vary. Sample answers given.

11. The man was sad.

___The man was as sad as a little boy who had just dropped his ice cream cone. _

12. Veronica was sleepy.

Veronica was as sleepy as a sloth.
____________________________________________________________________

13. The homework was difficult.

The homework was as difficult as brain surgery.

____________________________________________________________________

14. Our kitchen was messy.

Our kitchen was as messy as a toddler’s playroom.

____________________________________________________________________

15. Raul’s burrito was spicy.

Raul’s burrito was spicy like a jalapeño pepper.
___________________________________________________________________

16. Eva’s Internet connection was fast.

Eva’s Internet connection was as fast as a roadrunner.
___________________________________________________________________

17. The baby giraffe’s neck was long.

The baby giraffe’s neck was as long as a boa constrictor.
___________________________________________________________________

18. The movie was exciting!

The movie was as exciting as an earthquake!
___________________________________________________________________

19. The umbrella is wet.

The umbrella was as wet as a sponge.

___________________________________________________________________

20. Jeremy and Mike are brave.

Jeremy and Mike are as brave as soldiers going into battle.
___________________________________________________________________

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Simile Practice

Figurative language includes special forms that writers use to help readers make a
strong connection to their words. A simile is one kind of figurative language.
It makes a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”.
Write similes about the subjects listed below. Remember to make a connection
using “like” or “as”.

1. The old chair

___The old chair was as shaky as a newborn horse trying to stand up.________ _

2. My favorite teacher

____________________________________________________________________

3. The painting

____________________________________________________________________

4. The waterfall

____________________________________________________________________

5. The parrot

___________________________________________________________________

6. The big shade tree

___________________________________________________________________

7. My uncle’s head

___________________________________________________________________

8. The first day of school

___________________________________________________________________

9. The mud outside

___________________________________________________________________

10. The lost dog

___________________________________________________________________

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Name:__________________________________
Simile Practice

Figurative language includes special forms that writers use to help readers make a
strong connection to their words. A simile is one kind of figurative language.
It makes a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”.
Write similes about the subjects listed below. Remember to make a connection
using “like” or “as”.
Student answers will vary. Sample answers given.
11. The old chair
___The old chair was as shaky as a newborn horse trying to stand up.________ _

12. My favorite teacher

My favorite teacher is as smart as a rocket scientist.
____________________________________________________________________

13. The painting

The painting is as colorful as a rainbow.
____________________________________________________________________

14. The waterfall

The waterfall makes music as beautiful as a symphony orchestra.
____________________________________________________________________

15. The parrot

The parrot has feathers as bright as a neon sign.
___________________________________________________________________

16. The big shade tree

The big shade tree welcomes me like an oasis in the desert.
___________________________________________________________________

17. My uncle’s head

My uncle’s head is as bald as the full moon.
___________________________________________________________________

18. The first day of school

The first day of school was as frightening as giving a speech.
___________________________________________________________________

19. The mud outside

The mud outside is as goopy as my baby brother’s baby food.
___________________________________________________________________

20. The lost dog

The lost dog had hair as tangled as a spider web.
___________________________________________________________________

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Using
Similes

Figurative language includes special forms that writers use to help readers make a
strong connection to their words. A simile is one kind of figurative language.
It makes a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”.

Complete the sentences below by finishing the simile in each sentence.

1. He quickly discovered that his new friend was as smart as ____________________.

2. With his long legs and neck, he stretched as tall as _________________________.

3. The crashing waves in the ocean were foamy like ___________________________.

4. When her parents left, she felt as lonely as ________________________________.

5. He sharpened his pencil until its point was sharp like ________________________.

6. The rain danced on the roof like _________________________________________.

7. My little brother is as funny as __________________________________________.

8. The old bread was as dry as ____________________________________________.

9. The yowling of the cat at night was like___________________________________.

10. Jesse’s taco chips were as crunchy as ____________________________________.

11. After his huge dinner, Pete’s belly was round like____________________________.

12. Jennifer’s bedroom was as messy as _____________________________________.

13. Albert was as curious as________________________________________________.

14. Our new jigsaw puzzle is as impossible as_________________________________.

15. The little girls plays the piano as expertly as ______________________________.

16. Grandpa Joe’s singing was out of tune, like _______________________________.

17. Whoever designed the mural at school is as creative as ______________________.

18. Getting ready for school in the morning is as crazy as _______________________.

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Name:__________________________________
Similes

Figurative language includes special forms that writers use to help readers make a
strong connection to their words. A simile is one kind of figurative language.
It makes a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”.

Complete the sentences below by finishing the simile in each sentence.

Student answers will vary.
Sample answers given.

a college professor
19. He quickly discovered that his new friend was as smart as ____________________.

as a giraffe
20. With his long legs and neck, he stretched as tall as _________________________.

21. The crashing waves in the ocean were foamy like ___________________________.
whipped cream

22. When her parents left, she felt as lonely as ________________________________.

a hermit

a knife
23. He sharpened his pencil until its point was sharp like ________________________.

24. The rain danced on the roof like _________________________________________.

a hundred preschool ballerinas

a clown
25. My little brother is as funny as __________________________________________.

26. The old bread was as dry as ____________________________________________.

a piece of old shoe

fingernails on a chalkboard
27. The yowling of the cat at night was like___________________________________.

28. Jesse’s taco chips were as crunchy as ____________________________________.

cornflakes

29. After his huge dinner, Pete’s belly was round like____________________________.
a ball

a pig pen
30. Jennifer’s bedroom was as messy as _____________________________________.

31. Albert was as curious as________________________________________________.

a world explorer

32. Our new jigsaw puzzle is as impossible as_________________________________.

putting Humpty Dumpty together again

Mozart
33. The little girls plays the piano as expertly as ______________________________.

a bird being choked

34. Grandpa Joe’s singing was out of tune, like _______________________________.

35. Whoever designed the mural at school is as creative as ______________________.

Picasso

feeding animals in the zoo

36. Getting ready for school in the morning is as crazy as _______________________.

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