Similes Worksheet
Name: _______________________
Date: _______________________
Part 1: Understanding Similes
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words
"like" or "as." Read the examples below and identify the simile.
1 She is as busy as a bee.
◦ Simile: ______________________________________________________
2 His smile was like a ray of sunshine.
◦ Simile: ______________________________________________________
3 The water was as clear as glass.
◦ Simile: ______________________________________________________
Part 2: Create Similes
Complete the following sentences by writing a simile in the blanks.
1 The night sky was as dark as __________.
2 He runs like __________.
3 Her voice was as sweet as __________.
Part 3: Identify the Similes
Read each sentence below and identify the simile. Underline the simile and explain
what two things are being compared.
1 The car sped down the road like a cheetah.
◦ Simile:
______________________________________________________
◦ Comparison: ________________________________________________
2 She was as brave as a lion when facing the challenge.
◦ Simile: ______________________________________________________
◦ Comparison: ________________________________________________
Part 4: Match the Similes
Match each item in Column A with its corresponding simile in Column B.
Table
Column A Column B
1. Busy a. as cold as ice
2. Brave b. like a fish
3. Quiet c. as busy as a bee
4. Cold d. as brave as a lion
5. Happy e. like a bird
Part 5: Write Your Own Similes
Now it’s your turn! Write your own similes for each of the following prompts.
1 As tall as: __________________________________________________
2 Like the wind: _______________________________________________
3 As bright as: ________________________________________________