Similes
Joe doesn't like going to the dentist but he did well at his appointment. He was as brave as a lion.
He was very brave.
It wasn't hard to find out that Riley was engaged. She is an open book.
She has nothing to hide.
Do I really need to say it again? I've told you a million times.
I have already told you a lot.
You just spilled coffee all over your shirt. What might you say?
"Well, that's just great"
You don't know how to tie your shoes? It's a piece of cake.
Very easy
I accidentally broke my sister's phone. She gave me a look as cold as ice.
She looked unfriendly.
My brother has been watching TV all day. He is a couch potato.
He is lazy or sitting around.
We were walking around all day. My feet are killing me.
My feet hurt.
You are watching a baseball game and it starts raining. What might you say?
It's the perfect weather for a game!
I don't like loud noises, but I will go to a concert with my friends once in a blue moon.
Rarely happens
Sarah emptied out her purse and it felt as light as a feather.
The purse was lightweight
The fire alarm went off and the kids started screaming. The classroom was a zoo.
The classroom was very chaotic and loud.
I haven't eaten since breakfast. I could eat a horse.
I am very hungry.
Your friend stumbles and trips in front of you. What might you say?
"That sure was graceful"
I've been exhausted all day. It's time to hit the sack.
Go to sleep
The history test was tomorrow. Sam was nervous but Billy was as cool as a cucumber.
Billy was calm and relaxed.
My brother doesn't care if he leaves chip crumbs everywhere. He is a pig.
My brother is messy.
It's hard to walk anywhere without getting soaking wet. It's raining cats and dogs.
It's raining very heavily.
You give your friend a joke gift that isn't supposed to be taken seriously. What might you say as you give it to them?
"I just knew you would love this!"
It's cool that you got the lead role in the musical. Break a leg!
Good luck
First, Mary went to school. Then she had volleyball practice. Finally, she hung out with her friends. She was as busy as a bee.
Mary was very busy and active.
Leah lost her earring at a busy park. Finding it will be a needle in the haystack.
The earring will be hard to find.
Tim was excited to tell me about his trip. He was talking a mile a minute.
Tim was talking very fast.
Your mom sees that your room is dirty. What might she say to you?
"You're room is so clean!"
We did it all wrong so now we have to go back to the drawing board.
Start back at the beginning