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A FIGURE OF SPEECH
Similes
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What is a simile?
Similes are comparisons that show how two nouns that are not alike in most ways are similar in one important way.
Similes use the words “as” or “like” to make the connection between the two things that are being compared.
Similes are a way to describe something. Authors use them to make their writing more
interesting or entertaining.
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Mason can run
as fast as lightning!
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Khloe is
as sweet as a peach!
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Connor is
as strong as a bull.
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Isaiah and his brother
would never fight like cats and dogs.
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Avery is
as wise as an owl.
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Kayla is
graceful like a swan.
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Alexis runs
as fast as a cheetah.
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Andrew’s smile
is bright as the sun.
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Evan was
shaking like a leaf.
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Grace’s hands were
as cold as ice.
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Calli
is gentle as a lamb.
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Sawyer works
like a dog.
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Aidin slept
like a log after baseball practice.
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Allison sings
like an angel.
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Austin ran
as fast as the wind.
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Luke has
a brain like a computer.
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Ali swims
like a fish.
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Lucas is
as busy as a bee.
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Jayda is
as cute as a doll.
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Zoee is
as bright as a light.
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Josiah is
as quiet as a mouse.
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My teacher is
as clever as a fox.