Good Phrases for Primary School Composition: 10 Similes Every Student Should Know
- Sabreena Nazimudeen
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Good Phrases for Primary School Composition: 10 Similes Every Student Should Know
Similes are comparisons that make writing more colourful and vivid. They usually use the words “as” or “like” to compare one thing to another. Here are some good phrases for primary school composition - ten popular similes your child can start using right away in their compositions — complete with meanings and examples.
1. As red as a beet
Meaning: Very red, often from embarrassment or heat.
Example: After forgetting her lines in the school play, Sarah’s cheeks turned as red as a beet.
2. As hungry as a wolf
Meaning: Extremely hungry.
Example: After the long hike, we were as hungry as a wolf and ate everything on the table.
3. As fast as lightning
Meaning: Very fast.
Example: The boy ran as fast as lightning to catch the ice cream truck.
4. As angry as a bull
Meaning: Very angry.
Example: He was as angry as a bull when he found out someone had scratched his new bicycle.
5. Like a bull in a china shop
Meaning: Clumsy and careless in a delicate situation.
Example: Tom rushed into the art gallery like a bull in a china shop, knocking over two displays.
6. As proud as a peacock
Meaning: Very proud.
Example: She was as proud as a peacock after winning the spelling bee.
7. As noisy as a zoo
Meaning: Very noisy and chaotic.
Example: The classroom was as noisy as a zoo after the teacher announced the holiday party.
8. As cold as ice
Meaning: Extremely cold in temperature, or showing no emotion.
Example: The wind was as cold as ice, cutting through our jackets.
9. As poor as a church mouse
Meaning: Very poor.
Example: In his younger days, he was as poor as a church mouse but worked hard to succeed.
10. As fat as a pig
Meaning: Very fat.
Example: The cat grew as fat as a pig after eating too many treats.
💡 Why use similes in compositions?
They make writing more vivid and engaging.
They help readers imagine scenes more clearly.
They give your writing flair and make it stand out.
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