Simile Practice Name:__________________________________

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 _________________________________________________________

Improve Your Writing With Simile

sName:__________________________________

Figurative languageincludesspecial 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. _________________________________