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Similes 01
If someone is very proud you might say "He is as proud as a peacock" and this is an example of a simile.

Similes 01

Similes compare unlike things using like or as. They make writing vivid and precise for KS3 English readers.

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Fascinating Fact:

Like a maze describes confusion, a new school with four corridors and three stairwells can feel like a maze.

In KS3 English, you study how similes sharpen description and mood. By comparing one thing to another, similes help readers picture scenes and understand a writer’s viewpoint.

  • Simile: A comparison using like or as to make meaning clearer.
  • Literal meaning: The exact, dictionary meaning of words, without comparison.
  • Figurative language: Words used creatively (like similes) to suggest ideas or images.
What is a simile in KS3 English?

A simile is a figure of speech comparing two different things using like or as, for example, “the classroom buzzed like a beehive.”

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

A simile compares using like or as (“eyes like stars”), while a metaphor states one thing is another (“her eyes were stars”). Both add vivid detail.

How can I write effective similes for my descriptions?

Choose precise, fresh comparisons that fit your tone and purpose. Avoid clichés, and make sure the image clarifies rather than distracts from your meaning.

1 .
Complete the following popular simile.
The young man was as proud as .......
a cat
a dog
a fox
a peacock
When you see a peacock you will see what is meant!
2 .
Complete the following popular simile.
He swims like .......
a baby
a fish
a monster
an eel
Similes usually contain "like" or "as"
3 .
Complete the following popular simile.
She is as sly as .......
a cat
a dog
a fox
a peacock
Some similes contain "as" and then "as" again to make a comparison
4 .
Complete the following popular simile.
The professor was as wise as .......
a fox
a hare
an eel
an owl
Using similes will make your writing interesting
5 .
Complete the following popular simile.
The room was as cold as .......
ice
marble
snow
stone
This simile suggests that the room was very cold
6 .
Complete the following popular simile.
The confident leader was as bold as .......
brass
bronze
gold
silver
Use similes to make your writing and speaking vivid. Similes can age, however. What do you think is meant by "as bold as brass"?
7 .
Complete the following popular simile.
The kitten was trembling like .......
a branch
a leaf
a piece of paper
a tissue
Watch out for "like" or "as" when spotting similes
8 .
Complete the following popular simile.
The puppies were as mad as .......
cats
dogs
hatters
penguins
A similar simile is "As mad as a March hare"
9 .
Complete the following popular simile.
The brothers are as alike as .......
two beans
two peas
two potatoes
two tomatoes
"Like two peas in a pod" is a common simile
10 .
Complete the following popular simile.
I was very tired last night; I slept like .......
a cat
a dog
a log
a twig
Lots of similes are very commonly used comparisons. You wouldn't have much of a chance trying to wake up a log, would you?

 

Author:  Sue Daish (English Teacher, Principal Examiner & Published Author)

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