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Similes are figures of speech that compare or relate two things. You often will find the use of the word "as" and/or "like" with similes. Some similes have been around for years. Similes can also be broken down into simple phrases when they are used very commonly. The simile "as clear as a crystal", comes to mind. Many people use the phrase "crystal clear" commonly.
| Complete the Simile A nice and quick exercise to get students into the rhythm of writing. |
| Identifying Similes We give you sentences where you must identify parts of the sentences. |
| Creating Your Own Similes Another good sentence ender for you. |
| Metaphors and Similes We ask you to differentiate between them. |
| Write the Similes Worksheet Get creative with this worksheet. |
| Similes and Patterns We have you use word patterns such as "verb + like + noun". |
| Making Similes We give you a pile of adjectives to play with and make your own sentences. |
| Creative Similes This one is great to prove mastery of the concept. |
| Figurative Language Worksheets - These get more into the use of metaphors and different language formats. |