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Understanding Similes with Examples

This document defines and provides examples of similes. A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" to show how they are similar. Similes emphasize characteristics through unusual comparisons that create mental images. Examples show similes comparing sleeping "like a log" and working "as busy as a beaver." Commonly used similes with "like" and "as" are also listed.

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Understanding Similes with Examples

This document defines and provides examples of similes. A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" to show how they are similar. Similes emphasize characteristics through unusual comparisons that create mental images. Examples show similes comparing sleeping "like a log" and working "as busy as a beaver." Commonly used similes with "like" and "as" are also listed.

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Northland Primary School

P4 English – The Four Friends


Vocabulary Notes - Similes

Similes
What is a Simile?

A simile is a comparison made between two things that are not alike in
most ways, but are alike in one important way. In a simile, the words
"like" or "as" are used to signal that a comparison is being made
between the two things.

Why Use a Simile?

Speakers and writers use similes to emphasize a certain


characteristic of a thing. The comparison made in a simile is
often unusual. The listener or reader can form a mental image of the
comparison. This increases understanding of what the speaker or
writer is trying to communicate.

Examples of Similes Using Like and As

1. Last night Bob slept like a log.

In this example, slept like a log is the simile, and like is the word
used to signal that a comparison is being made. The two things
being compared are "slept" and "log." A log just lies in one place
and does not move. A mental image of Bob sleeping like a log
would show him lying in one place without moving. This would
bring out that the speaker or writer is saying that Bob had a long,
deep, and undisturbed sleep and not just a nap.

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Northland Primary School
P4 English – The Four Friends
Vocabulary Notes - Similes

2. Working on her project, Mary was as busy as a beaver.

In this example, as busy as a beaver is the simile, and as is the


word used to signal that a comparison is being made. The two
things being compared are "busy" and "beaver." When building a
dam a beaver keeps busily working until the dam is completed. A
mental image of Mary being as busy as a beaver while working on
her project would show her working very hard. This would bring
out that the speaker or writer is saying that Mary was putting a lot
of effort into her project and would keep working until it was
completed.

Commonly Used Similes

Here are some commonly used similes in which like is used to signal
the comparison:
• fits like a glove

• runs like a deer

• chatters like a monkey

• moves like a snail

• sits there like a bump on a log

• eats like a pig

• swims like a fish

• stood out like a sore thumb

• fought like cats and dogs

• eyes like a hawk

• takes it like a man

• sings like a bird

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Northland Primary School
P4 English – The Four Friends
Vocabulary Notes - Similes

Here are some commonly used similes in which as is used to signal the
comparison:
• as strong as an ox

• as nutty as a fruitcake

• as good as gold

• as quiet as a mouse

• as clear as a bell

• as bright as day

• as light as a feather

• as dry as a bone

• as deep as the ocean

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