Improve Your Writing With Similes
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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.
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3. The homework was difficult.
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4. Our kitchen was messy.
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5. Raul’s burrito was spicy.
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6. Eva’s Internet connection was fast.
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7. The baby giraffe’s neck was long.
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8. The movie was exciting!
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9. The umbrella is wet.
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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.
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13. The homework was difficult.
The homework was as difficult as brain surgery.
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14. Our kitchen was messy.
Our kitchen was as messy as a toddler’s playroom.
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15. Raul’s burrito was spicy.
Raul’s burrito was spicy like a jalapeño pepper.
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16. Eva’s Internet connection was fast.
Eva’s Internet connection was as fast as a roadrunner.
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17. The baby giraffe’s neck was long.
The baby giraffe’s neck was as long as a boa constrictor.
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18. The movie was exciting!
The movie was as exciting as an earthquake!
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19. The umbrella is wet.
The umbrella was as wet as a sponge.
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20. Jeremy and Mike are brave.
Jeremy and Mike are as brave as soldiers going into battle.
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