Task: Identify and 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." It highlights similarities between the two things being compared.
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Solution:
Let's analyze each sentence and identify the similes:
1.
The old man was so strong. He was like an ox.
- Simile:
He was like an ox.
- Explanation: The old man is being compared to an ox using the word "like."
2.
Last night was scary. It was as dark as a cave.
- Simile:
It was as dark as a cave.
- Explanation: The darkness of last night is being compared to the darkness of a cave using "as...as."
3.
The bath was as hot as the sun. It was far too hot for the children.
- Simile:
The bath was as hot as the sun.
- Explanation: The heat of the bath is being compared to the heat of the sun using "as...as."
4.
The leaves were beautiful. They were gentle like a soft breeze.
- Simile:
They were gentle like a soft breeze.
- Explanation: The gentleness of the leaves is being compared to the gentleness of a soft breeze using "like."
5.
Her blue eyes were like the ocean, so deep and pretty.
- Simile:
Her blue eyes were like the ocean.
- Explanation: Her blue eyes are being compared to the ocean using "like."
6.
Mandy’s car was as fast as a cheetah, maybe a little too fast.
- Simile:
Mandy’s car was as fast as a cheetah.
- Explanation: The speed of Mandy’s car is being compared to the speed of a cheetah using "as...as."
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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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Boxed Final Answer:
$$
\boxed{
\text{Similes underlined as explained above.}
}
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simile worksheet for 3rd grade.
