Similes Flashcards

Similes comparing the qualities of people and creatures

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1
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as blind as a

A

bat

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2
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as brave as a

A

lion

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3
Q

as busy as

A

a bee or

an ant

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4
Q

as calm as a

A

cat

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5
Q

as fast as a

A

deer or

hare

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6
Q

as fat as a

A

pig

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7
Q

as fierce as a

A

lion

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8
Q

as gentle as a

A

dove or

lamb

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9
Q

as graceful as a

A

swan

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10
Q

as happy as a

A

king

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11
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as harmless as a

A

dove

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12
Q

as heavy as an

A

elephant

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13
Q

as hungry as a

A

hunter or

wolf

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14
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as obstinate / stubborn as a

A

mule

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15
Q

as playful as a

A

kitten or

puppy

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16
Q

as poor as a

A

church mouse

17
Q

as proud as a

A

peacock

18
Q

as quiet as a

A

mouse

19
Q

as sick as a

A

dog

20
Q

as slippery as an

A

eel

21
Q

as slow as a

A

snail or

tortoise

22
Q

as strong as a

A

horse or

an ox

23
Q

as swift (fast) as a

A

deer or

hare

24
Q

as tall as a

A

giant

25
Q

as tender as a

A

shepherd

26
Q

as timid as a

A

mouse

27
Q

as wet as a

A

fish

28
Q

as wise as an

A

owl