A simile is a comparison using the words like or as.
He ran like the wind.
She is as sweet as sugar.
This morning we read the story Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. We identified similes she used in her story. The examples we came up with are listed below.
Examples of Similes from Owl Moon
The trees stood still as giant statues
a train whistle blew, long and low, like a sad, sad song
it was as quiet as a dream
I could feel the cold as if someone's icy hand was on my back.
Your assignment today was to read in your own books and try and find similes. Reply to this post and write one example of a simile you found in your reading. Make sure you credit the author. See the example below if you need help.
Example post:
Somewhere behind us a train whistle blew, long and low, like a sad, sad song.
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
My spider sense is flaring up like J.Jameson's foot fungus!
ReplyDeleteI love this one.
DeleteThe sea of monsters
ReplyDelete1. Built like the Abominable Snowman.
Write in complete sentences.
DeleteHe looked like an evilmale showing off.
ReplyDeleteMy leaves point like swords.
ReplyDeleteArtemis Fowl
ReplyDeleteOne of the similes I found is...
"Opal laughed,her voice like a tinkling bell."
The oceans sparkles like melted gold.
ReplyDeleteShe was as crazy as a fariy with a wing cut off.like a pole of swinging lasso. Secret of the wings.
ReplyDeleteMy eyes shine like the blue night sky
ReplyDeletein my skin
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ReplyDeleteNot roaringor snorting, but just blowing from it's wide open mouth; blowing out as steady as a vacuum cleaner sucks in.
ReplyDeleteWell it was like peeling back the layers of an onion.
ReplyDeletethe blame game
He can see the ocean sparcal like melted gold.
ReplyDeleteJust so you know. I can see every comment you make and know who made it. Do not post random messages on this site.
ReplyDeleteshe as crazy as a fish.
ReplyDeleteProofread!!!
Deletesleuth or Dare by:Kim Harrington.His eyes were bright and excited,like he was keyed up for his part in the adventure.Macyc
ReplyDeleteLIKE a pole of lasso on a vine
ReplyDeleteWhat is like a pole of lasso on a vine?
DeletePatrick said he wasnt dressing like a princess because he looks like a ridculous clown
ReplyDeleteflat stanley
ReplyDelete1.he's as flat as a mat
2.he's like a kite
last night we wereloud as a hurricane.
ReplyDeletefolk tales from around the world
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ReplyDeleteThen it is as it should be he hits the ball and it is as smooth as silk it is easy as air on his face and it is as right as falling water
ReplyDeleteGreat example
Deletepatrick said he wasnt dressing like a princess because he looks like a ridculous clown
ReplyDeletespongebob and the princess
he is as fast as rabbit
ReplyDeleteHidden like a thick blanket of sparkling white snow
ReplyDeleteMrs. Kornegay, I don't know why De'Shala's name looks the way it does. I watched her type it in and she typed it correctly. :)
ReplyDeleteMrs. Kornegay,
ReplyDeleteI thought you might enjoy this video of a second grade class presenting their similes. Here is the link:
http://bit.ly/qjod03
Mrs. Chappell is as
ReplyDeletesmart as a nerd
This goes under Wednesday's post.
DeleteHe is as strong as an ox.
ReplyDeleteThis goes under Wednesday's post.
DeleteThe syrup is sweet like honey
ReplyDeleteGingarell is as
ReplyDeletegood as sprite
This is an opinion, not a simile. It also belongs under Wednesday's post.
DeleteThe man is as tall as a 10 story buliding.(see)
ReplyDeleteWednesday's post
DeleteThe womens cake tasted like whipp cream.(taste)
ReplyDeleteWednesday's post
DeleteWhen I touched the blanket it felt like silk.(touch)
ReplyDeleteAsking to show his new girlfriend around Reyna's city was like rubbing salt on a wound.
ReplyDeleteFrom the book The Mark of Athena by:Rick riordan
Good job
DeleteMy daddy snores like a big fat pig.(hear)
ReplyDeleteWednesday's post
DeleteNahriah J. Whiteside
ReplyDelete1.The tears dropped from her eyes like a huge rain storm.
2.I heard a sound that was as loud as an earthquake.
3.Shehas that smells like lemonade.
4.The pancakes were as sweet as sugar.
5.I touched the old lady and she said my hands were as cold as ice.
These are pretty good, but the post should be under Wednesday's work.
Delete1.THE GIRL WAS SWEET AS A ROSE!
ReplyDelete2.THE ICE BEAR WAS COLD AS ICE!
3.LACEY WAS PRETTY AS I SAW HER PICTURE.
4.PREWITT WAS NOT AS PROUD AS A PEACOCK.
5.HE WAS DOWN TO SUCH SMALL GAME AS TOAD AND TADPOLES.
3 and 5 are not similes.
Deletewhen I walk in the house it smells like lemons.(smell)
ReplyDeleteawsome
DeleteWild Life by Cynthia DeFelice. In a plan so small he felt like he was on an amusement park ride.
ReplyDeleteGood job
Delete1.THE PUPPY WAS AS SOFT AS COTTON.(TOUCH)
ReplyDelete2.THE SUN WAS COVERED WITH CLOUDS LIKE THE WATER AND THE ICE. (SIGHT)
3.THE SOUP WAS AS GOOD AS THE FRESH FRUIT.(TASTE)
4.HER SINGING WAS AS BEAUTIFUL LIKE THE BIRD.(HEARING)
5.MY PERFUME SMELLS AS GOOD AS COTTON CANDY.(SMELL)
Wednesday's post
Delete1.THE SMELL OF GENGERAL IS AS SPICY AS HOT SAUCE IN YOUR CHILI
ReplyDelete2.THE TOUCH OF SANDPAPER IS AS ROUGH AS DAGER BLADES
3.WHEN MY BROTHER SCREAMS HE IS AS LOUD AS A DONKEY
4.THE TASTE OF RAW MEAT IS AS NASTY AS PIG FEET
5.WHEN I SEE MY AUNT I AM AS HAPPY AS A SIENTISTWHO COMPLETED A INVENTION
These are pretty good. You need to proofread and these are part of Wednesday's work.
Delete1 That dog felt like a watermelon being cut open.
ReplyDelete2 That spider look like a seed.
3 That lipstick smells like a new purse.
4 we sound like a puppy barking.
5 This gum taste like grapes.
I don't understand number 1.
Delete1.Her hair is as soft as a pillow.
ReplyDelete2.His eyes was as blue as the ocean.
3.the cinnamon roll was as sweet as frosting.
4. she smelled as sweet as the rose.
5.the wave sounded like a rushing hurricane.
gret job
DeleteMake sure you proof read.
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