Simile

Simile - compares two seemingly unlike things using words like, as, than, or resembles.

(Ex. The melting ice on the lake resembled a pot-holed street in need of repair.)

Writing Exercise: Practice using similes. For inspiration try comparing some of the below words together.  Should make for some interesting similes! Share one of your similes in the comment section.

clouds                space ship             hair              turkey             rainbow
her face             stove                   melon            cashier            steel

feet                   anchovies             boat              oil                  bird seed

house                 blanket                gold               laundry           camper

salad                  dream                 thread            guitar             lamp

pumpkin             tidal wave             desert            computer        church

garbage dump     angel                    glove             tail                 puzzle

sheets                book                    soap              goggles           push pin