SIMILES I Similes compare different things They usually

SIMILES I

Similes compare different things. They usually use words like “as” and “like”

Here are some examples… As light as a feather

As strong as an ox

Run like the wind

How do we use Similes? My mum is as busy as a bee. He is as brave as a lion She slept like a log last night. .

Here is a song full of similes! It’s by Lenka. You may have heard it on TV http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Gj 1 Yu. TYxv. LQ

Quiz Time!

as fast as a hare

Or, you can also say… as fast as lightning

as brave as a bear

Or, you can also say… as brave as a soldier

as quiet as a mouse

Or, you can also say… as quiet as a falling leaf

as dark as the night

Or, you can also say… as dark as the dungeon

strong like a family

Or, you can also say… strong like a bull

As silly as Spongebob !

Once upon a time, there lived two good friends. One was called Sponge. Bob and the other was called Patrick.

Sponge. Bob has a body as asyellowas asbanana and as big as as big the as moon ! the moon e

Patrick has a body a pink as aasflamingo as pink a flamingo and a pointed head.

Spongebob can be quite silly sometimes.

Nevertheless, Patrick still likes Sponge. Bob as his best friend.

One day, Sponge. Bob and Patrick were feeling very bored.

Suddenly, Spongebob got an idea!

“Hey, Patrick! Why don’t we go and collect some sea shells? ” shouted Sponge. Bob as loud as a loudspeaker

“Why are you shouting in my ears? Hmmm, alright, let’s go look for some seashells. ”

“But, what are we going to do with the seashells then? ”

“That’s a secret”. Sponge. Bob whispered as softly as aascat as softly a cat this time.

After half an hour of collecting seashells, Patrick got very tired.

“I am asas tired as a as kida tired kid who just got back who got back from school. fromjust school.

Can you tell me what we are going to do with these seashells now at least? ”

“Alright, since you are as as as impatient asbaby, I’ll tell impatient a hungry baby you now. We are going to build a huge Ferrari car using these shells!

“Bruum, bruum! I’m excitedas asaa puppy dog as as excited dog that I can’t wait to drive my car around!”

Patrick looked a little confused. “A ferrari car? How are you going to drive the car in here? Cars don’t run underwater…”

Sponge. Bob looked at Patrick. “Oh yes, why didn’t I think of that!

“Alright, let’s throw these seashells away and go get some rest now. ”

“GOODNESS, GRACIOUS, ME! You are so silly, Sponge. Bob, as silly as a clown!” as silly as a clown !”

“You have wasted my time. I’ll make sure you pay for it!”

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