4.9 Special Effects and Patterns for Poems
Simile Practice
Remember, a simile is a comparison using such words as "like" or "as". Here are some examples:
I’m about as awesome as a flying giraffe.
The villains looked as fierce as lions with their wild manes of hair and snarly looks.
The music burst like a pent-up flood.
Her laughter was like a warm blanket or a familiar song.
Which of the following are similes?
The clouds are like galleons in the sky.
Ben’s temper was a volcano, ready to explode.
Her lips were as red as a wailing firetruck.