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Similes

Similes make descriptions come alive by comparing things. This KS2 English quiz helps pupils understand how to use them to make writing colourful and fun.

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Fascinating Fact:

“As clumsy as a penguin in flip flops” is not in the dictionary but probably should be.

In KS2 English, pupils learn that similes are a type of comparison using words like “as” or “like.” They make sentences more vivid and help readers picture what is being described.

Key Terms

Simile: A comparison that shows how two things are alike using “as” or “like.”
Comparison: Describing one thing in relation to another to highlight a shared quality.
Imagery: Words that create a clear picture or feeling in the reader’s mind.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a simile in English?

A simile is a way to compare two things using “as” or “like,” for example, “as bright as the sun.” It helps readers imagine ideas more clearly.

How are similes different from metaphors?

A simile uses “as” or “like” to compare things, while a metaphor says one thing is another, such as “the classroom was a zoo.”

Why are similes important in writing?

Similes make writing more expressive and interesting. They help readers understand feelings, appearances, and actions through creative comparison.

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1 .

Complete the simile in the sentence.
She quickly shuttled sideways through the open door, like a ____.

bear

crab

lobster

turtle

If you see the words 'as ... as' or 'like a', you know you've found a simile.

2 .

Complete the simile in the sentence.
It's not heavy! It's as light as a ____.

seashell

feather

hawk

candle

To really emphasise how weightless something seems, you could also say that it is 'as light as a snowflake'. This would be much more interesting in a poem than the usual phrase 'as light as a feather'.

3 .

Complete the simile in the sentence.
The Snow Queen's eyes were as cold and sharp as ____.

icicles

a refrigerator

nails

claws

Nails and claws are also sharp, but they are not known for being cold.

4 .

Complete the simile in the sentence.
The new puppy's fur was soft like ____.

tweed

grass

velvet

honey

If you've ever felt velvet, you'll know just how soft it is.

5 .

Complete the simile in the sentence.
Something was wrong with the television, it was buzzing like a ____.

cricket

bee

wire

garden

This is a very common simile - everybody knows that bees buzz!

6 .

Complete the simile in the sentence.
That steak was as tough as ____.

old boots

a crocodile

steel

a brick

You might have heard this simile as well: 'as tough as leather'. Crocodiles are rather tough, but if you wanted to use them in this simile, you would need to write something like 'as tough as the hide of a crocodile'.

7 .

Complete the simile in the sentence.
The edge of a piece of paper can be as sharp as a ____.