Let's solve the task step by step.
Task:
Underline the
similes in each sentence.
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What is a simile?
A
simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words
"like" or
"as...as". For example:
- "She runs like the wind."
- "He is as brave as a lion."
We are looking for phrases that use
"like" or
"as...as" to make comparisons.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1. The old man was so strong. He was like an ox.
✔ Simile:
"like an ox"
→ This compares the man’s strength to that of an ox using "like".
👉 Underline:
like an ox
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2. Last night was scary. It was as dark as a cave.
✔ Simile:
"as dark as a cave"
→ Uses "as...as" to compare darkness.
👉 Underline:
as dark as a cave
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3. The bath was as hot as the sun. It was far too hot for the children.
✔ Simile:
"as hot as the sun"
→ Compares the temperature of the bath to the sun using "as...as".
👉 Underline:
as hot as the sun
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4. The leaves were beautiful. They were gentle like a soft breeze.
✔ Simile:
"like a soft breeze"
→ Uses "like" to compare the gentleness of the leaves to a breeze.
👉 Underline:
like a soft breeze
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5. Her blue eyes were like the ocean, so deep and pretty.
✔ Simile:
"like the ocean"
→ Compares her eyes to the ocean using "like".
👉 Underline:
like the ocean
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6. Mandy’s car was as fast as a cheetah, maybe a little too fast.
✔ Simile:
"as fast as a cheetah"
→ Uses "as...as" to compare speed.
👉 Underline:
as fast as a cheetah
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✔ Final Answer (with underlined similes):
1. The old man was so strong. He was
like an ox.
2. Last night was scary. It was
as dark as a cave.
3. The bath was
as hot as the sun. It was far too hot for the children.
4. The leaves were beautiful. They were gentle
like a soft breeze.
5. Her blue eyes were
like the ocean, so deep and pretty.
6. Mandy’s car was
as fast as a cheetah, maybe a little too fast.
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🔍 Summary:
All six sentences contain similes. The key is identifying the
"like" or
"as...as" structure used to make comparisons. Each one has been correctly identified and underlined.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simile worksheet 2nd grade.
