Similes
She is as sweet as candy.
as - comparing
What word represents the sound a cow makes?
moo
"Her voice is music." Is this a direct comparison?
yes
He is as fast as a cheetah.
as - comparing a person to a cheetah
The bee ______ past my ear.
buzzed
"My room is a pigsty." What does this mean?
The room is very messy.
The blanket felt as soft as ______.
as - comparing to a cloud or bunny
What is the sound of a door closing quickly?
slam
"Life is a roller coaster." What does this mean?
Life has ups and downs.
True or False: A simile always uses the words "like" or "as".
true
Identify the onomatopoeia : "The firecracker went pop!"
pop
What is being compared in: "He is a shining star"?
He is compared to a star.
How do you know it is a simile? "Her eyes sparkled like diamonds."
like - compared to diamonds
Which sound word matches a wet, muddy noise?
squish/splat
True or False: A metaphor uses "like" or "as".
false