Practice Simile: The 'Like' or 'As' Comparison - 1.2.1 | Module 5: Exploring Literature - Poetry | ICSE Grade 8 English
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Identify the simile in the following sentence: 'The night sky was as dark as coal.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the comparison using 'as'.

Question 2

Easy

Create your own simile about a favorite object.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use 'like' to compare your object to something familiar.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a simile?

  • A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'
  • A type of rhyme
  • A synonym for a metaphor

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how similes are defined.

Question 2

True or False: Similes can only compare two similar objects.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what makes a simile effective.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a narrative poem that includes at least five different similes. Explain how each simile enhances the narrative.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the feelings and visuals that each simile brings.

Question 2

Identify a well-known poem and analyze the similes used. Discuss how they contribute to the poem's overall theme.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on both the surface meaning and deeper implications.

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