Simile Activities for KS2 Students
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Identifying Similes
Similes and metaphors are very similar and can be easily mixed up. There are similes and metaphors
below. You need to circle the similes only.
a. Your eyes are sparkling diamonds. f. The snow was a blanket on the world.
b. Life is like a box of chocolates. g. He was as strong as Hercules.
c. He is a shining star. h. Their house was a castle.
d. Her voice was like an angel. i. Dad was as tall as a giraffe.
e. You are like sunshine.
Fill in the Blanks
Add a word/s to these sentences to create a simile.
a. My mum is as as a .
b. The stars sparkled like .
c. The dinner was delicious like .
d. The cake was as as .
e. Our gran is as as .
f. The fireworks were as beautiful as .
g. It was as exciting as .
It's Your Call
Use your judgement to decide which word/s would be the best choice to complete these similes. Think
about which word/s create the strongest image for a reader. Circle or highlight the word you chose.
a. The horse was as big as a mountain/the world.
b. This book was as exciting as a rollercoaster/a birthday party.
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c. The peacock was beautiful like a painting/a flower.
d. My sister is as brave as a hero/firefighter.
e. I’ve grown like a beanstalk/tree.
Have a Go
Have a go writing your own similes below. Remember a simile compares two things that are not
alike, by using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.