Similes
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? When my grandma saw me she told me I was as tall as a giraffe.
She told me I was really tall.
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? The baby was a cute little teddy bear.
The baby was really cute.
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? I knew I did really well on the test because it was a piece of cake!
That test was really easy.
Fill in the blank! As I walked outside, I realized it was as hot as ______.
Anything very hot! (the sun, an oven, fire, etc).
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? The knife was a sharp as a razor.
The knife was really sharp.
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? My mom is an angel.
My mom is very sweet and helpful towards others.
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? Kali was having trouble carrying the heavy box so she asked her sister, "Can you give me a hand?"
Can you help me out with this?
Fill in the blank. I am as fast as _______
Anything very fast! (A cheetah, lightning, etc.)
What is the literal meaning of this sentence? After all the hard work I did today, I'm going to sleep like a baby tonight.
I'm going to sleep really well.
What is the meaning of this sentence? My mom told me to stop being such a clown during the important appointment.
My mom told me to stop being so silly.
What is the literal meaning of this? My friend and I finally agreed on what the best flavor of ice cream is. We finally see eye to eye.
We are finally in agreement on something.
Fill in the blank with a word that makes the sentence mean that her eyes were shiny. Her eyes were ______.
Anything really shiny (diamonds, glitter, stars, etc.)