A FIGURE OF SPEECH Similes. What is a simile? Similes are comparisons that show how two nouns that are not alike in most ways are similar in one important.

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A FIGURE OF SPEECH Similes

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.

Mason can run as fast as lightning!

Khloe is as sweet as a peach!

Connor is as strong as a bull.

Isaiah and his brother would never fight like cats and dogs.

Avery is as wise as an owl.

Kayla is graceful like a swan.

Alexis runs as fast as a cheetah.

Andrew’s smile is bright as the sun.

Evan was shaking like a leaf.

Grace’s hands were as cold as ice.

Calli is gentle as a lamb.

Sawyer works like a dog.

Aidin slept like a log after baseball practice.

Allison sings like an angel.

Austin ran as fast as the wind.

Luke has a brain like a computer.

Ali swims like a fish.

Lucas is as busy as a bee.

Jayda is as cute as a doll.

Zoee is as bright as a light.

Josiah is as quiet as a mouse.

My teacher is as clever as a fox.