Similes
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The girl was as brave as a lion.
The girl was really brave.
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The football player was a giant.
The football player was really big and tall.
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It completely slipped my mind to do the homework.
I forgot to do the homework.
Fill in the blank. That cat is fast as _______.
Something very fast. (lightning, wind, etc.)
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The teacher was sweet like sugar.
The teacher was very sweet.
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Ice cream is happiness in a bowl.
Ice cream makes me really happy. It's very good
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As I was staring off into space, my mom asked, "Penny for your thoughts?"
My mom asked if I could tell her what I'm thinking about.
Fill in the blank. Sierra was as sweet as ______.
Anything very sweet. (pie, candy, ice cream, etc.)
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Last night I slept like a baby.
I slept really well last night.
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After his friend took his toy, the boy was a volcano ready to explode.
The boy was really angry and he was ready to yell.
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My mom decided to dress up this evening, that only happens once in a blue moon.
That happens very rarely.
Fill in the blank to complete the metaphor with something slow.
The boy was a _______.
Anything slow (turtle, snail, etc.)