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Simile – a comparison usually using “as” or “like”

A simile is a comparison in which one thing is said to be “like” another or “as” another.

To remember this:

A simile is a comparison in which one thing is said to be “like” another or “as” another.

There were two similar Bruce Lees (simile), but one always rode an ass (as) and the other always rode a bike (like).

Similes compare two things and they usually use “like” or “as” in the sentence.

 

Examples

Her skin was cold as ice.

She slept like a log.

She is as busy as a bee.

She swims like a fish.

Solid as a rock.

 

NOTE:

Not all similes have “like” and “as” in the sentence. For instance:

Her latest sculpture resembles a huge seashell.

However, the sentence structure is similar – you could replace “resembles” with “is like” and it would have the same meaning.

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