Elementary Test Prep: ELA Grade 3 Using Similes In Creative Writing

Using Similes in Creative Writing
Practice
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Remember - Good writer's use figurative language to help readers get a mental picture of what they are describing.

One example of figurative language is a simile.

A simile is a comparison between two different things. It uses the word like or as.

Complete each simile. Think of your own word. Then, check your work. Remember, these are just examples of correct answers.

1. The bed was as hard as a .

2. Papa ran like .

3. The puppy was as soft as .

4. An alligator swam toward us like a .

5. The table was as sharp as .

Write down the meaning of each simile. Then, check your work.

6. The bed was as hard as nails.

7. Jessica swam like a fish.

8. The mud was like glue.

9. The house was as black as the night.

10. Matt's skin was as cold as ice.

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