Similes are lively comparisons used to enrich descriptions of people, places, things, emotions, actions. A simile links two different elements by comparing one with the other in a way that shows how they are actually alike. A simile contains the word LIKE or AS.
Mary had a little lamb,
I'ts fleece was white as snow -- compares the lamb's fleece to the whiteness of snow.
As quick as a wink, he grabbed... -- compares quickness with the speed of a wink
She works as hard as a horse - compares how hard she works with the strength of a horse.
Now you try some! OR as you're reading and find a good simile, write it down (and the title and author) and post it to our blog. Have fun finding lively similes!
