Simile
Underline the word or phrase that is being described by each
simile. Put parentheses around the word or phrase it is being
compared to. The first one has been done for you.
- Dad frowned and said, "I believe that drinking and driving is like (playing with fire)."
4.
Sam waited impatiently for his older brother to calm down. "Bill, I
think you are acting like a baby," he said.
8. I
hoped our play would be a success and last for many performances.
However, I guess it will last as long as a balloon in a roomful of
kittens.
10. Cheryl's smile is as sweet as a lullaby.
- I don't know how she remained as cool as a cucumber during that
rush.
12. He walked in the door as bold as brass.
Answer Key
- Dad frowned and said, "I believe that drinking and driving is like (playing with fire)."
was as (unending as the waves).
snowstorm).
10. Cheryl's smile is as (sweet as a lullaby).
- I don't know how she remained as (cool as a cucumber) during that
rush.
12. He walked in the door as (bold as brass).
