Similes
My aunt was as mad as a hornet.
very angry
ill
sick
old
young
tri-
ex: tricycle
three
bark
sound from a dog
outside covering on a tree
My little sister is as cute as a button
adorable
drag
carry
minor
major
de-
ex: decrease, decelerate
down
remove
coat
jacket you wear
a layer of something (ex. paint)
Barb is as happy as a clam.
super/very joyful
capture
catch
coward
brave
pre-
ex: preview
before
wave
move your hand to say hi or bye
water from the ocean/lake that is high
My teacher is as sharp as a tack.
witty
quarrel
fight
deposit
withdraw
mis-
ex: mismatch
wrong
tie
have the same score
a piece of clothing that men wear
to attach or fasten things together
This plant looks as dead as a doornail.
totally dead or hopeless; no chance
doze
a short, light sleep
destroy
build
anti-
ex: antidote, antibiotic
against/opposite
straw
a hollow stick you drink out of
:(
something that kills turtles :(