Complete the following similes by choosing words from the blue box.

pig tortoise owl donkey bee elephant horse lion

oxen gorilla puppy wolf sheep fox swan mouse

1. as fierce as a ____________________________ .

2. as hairy as a ____________________________ .

3. as cunning as a ____________________________ .

4. as timid as a ____________________________ .

5. as fat as a ____________________________ .

6. as busy as a ____________________________ .

7. as silly as a ____________________________ .

8. as wise as an ____________________________ .

9. as slow as a ____________________________ .

10. as graceful as a ____________________________ .

11. as calm as a ____________________________ .

12. as heavy as a ____________________________ .

13. as playful as a ____________________________ .

14. as agile as a ____________________________ .

15. as hungry as a ____________________________ .

16. as strong as an ____________________________ .