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Decorating Tool: Task 2

Similes and Metaphors and Alliteration
a) Write the sentences below in the correct boxes in the table. The first one has
been done for you.

Pam is as good as gold. This job is a dream. Our store is a gem.

I’m as happy as a mouse in a cheese shop. She is the light of my life.

The kitten is as white as snow. Pete is as busy as a bee. You’re a star.

My parents are cash machines. Your feet are like boats.

SIMILES METAPHORS

Pam is as good as gold.

b) Complete these similes by making up a suitable ending. Use your imagination!

1. My brother is as mad as ......................................................................................

2. My sister is as small as ................................................................. but she can

eat like .....................................................................................................................

3. I wish I could run like ..........................................................................................

4. The kitten was as soft as ....................................................................................

5. Our car is as old as .......................................................................... and sounds

like .............................................................................................................................

c) Underline or highlight the FOUR examples of alliteration in the passage below:

I purchased my cat’s colourful collar from Pete’s Pets pet store.

It was made from leather and looked lovely. I am going to get

another one for my mother’s marvellous old moggy!

Tick the box in your record chart when you have successfully

completed Decorating Tool Task 2.

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