English Language: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Similes 1 (Answers)
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A simile (pronounced si mil ee) compares two unlike things and the sentence usually contains 'like' or 'as'. Similes can really enhance English and even bring a smile (nearly a simile!) to the face.
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Similes usually contain 'like' or 'as'
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Some similes contain 'as' and then 'as' again to make a comparison
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When you see a peacock you will see what is meant!
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As alike as 'two peas in a pod' is often used here
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This simile suggests that the room was very cold
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Using similes will make your writing interesting
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Watch out for 'like' or 'as' when spotting similes
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Use similes to make your writing and speaking vivid
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A similar simile is 'As mad as a March hare'
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