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:

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.