What is a simile? Which words are often used in similes? Complete the simile: "As cold as . " Write one simile. Is "He runs like the wind" a simile?

Simile

1. A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things, usually using the words like or as.
2. The words like and as are often used in similes.
3. Complete the simile: "As cold as ice."
4. Write one simile: Her smile was as bright as the sun.
5. Is "He runs like the wind" a simile? Yes, "He runs like the wind" is a simile.

Alliteration

1. Alliteration is the repetition of the initial consonant sound in multiple words in a phrase or sentence.
2. Beginning consonant sounds are repeated in alliteration.
3. Give one example of alliteration: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
4. Is "Busy bees buzzed" an example of alliteration? Yes, "Busy bees buzzed" is an example of alliteration.
5. Does alliteration repeat beginning sounds? Yes, alliteration repeats beginning sounds.

Consonance

1. Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds within words in close proximity, but not necessarily at the beginning of the words.
2. Consonant sounds are repeated in consonance.
3. Give one example of consonance: Mike likes his new bike. (repetition of the /k/ sound)
4. Is "Tick tock" an example of consonance? Yes, "Tick tock" is an example of consonance.
5. Does consonance repeat consonant sounds? Yes, consonance repeats consonant sounds.