What are examples of similes in 'The Scarlet Ibis'?

Answer 1

One example of a simile in 'The Scarlet Ibis' is when the author compares the character Doodle's smile to a bright red bird's, showing his joy and beauty. Another example is when Doodle's frail body is likened to a half-finished bird, highlighting his fragile and incomplete state.

Answer 2

"...but the oriole nest in the elm was untenanted and rocked back and forth like an empty cradle."

"They named him William Armstrong, which was like tying a big tail on a small kite."

"Trembling, he'd push himself up, turning first red, then a soft purple, and finally collapse back onto the bed like an old worn-out doll."

"..and the sick-sweet smell of bay flowers hung everywhere like a mournful song."

"He collapsed onto the grass like a half-empty flour sack."

"Keeping a nice secret is very hard to do, like holding your breath."

"Doodle stopped eating, with a piece of bread poised ready for his mouth, his eyes popped round like two blue buttons."

"Even death did not mar its grace, for it lay on the earth like a broken vase of red flowers...."

"...like a bursting Roman candle, a gum tree ahead of us was shattered by a bolt of lightening."

"The sound of rain was everywhere,...and it fell straight down in parallel paths like ropes hanging from the sky."

Answer 3

"...but the oriole nest in the elm was untenanted and rocked back and forth like an empty cradle."

"They named him William Armstrong, which was like tying a big tail on a small kite."

"Trembling, he'd push himself up, turning first red, then a soft purple, and finally collapse back onto the bed like an old worn-out doll."

"..and the sick-sweet smell of bay flowers hung everywhere like a mournful song."

"He collapsed onto the grass like a half-empty flour sack."

"Keeping a nice secret is very hard to do, like holding your breath."

"Doodle stopped eating, with a piece of bread poised ready for his mouth, his eyes popped round like two blue buttons."

"Even death did not mar its grace, for it lay on the earth like a broken vase of red flowers...."

"...lightening was playing across half the sky..."

"...like a bursting Roman candle, a gum tree ahead of us was shattered by a bolt of lightening."

"The sound of rain was everywhere,...and it fell straight down in parallel paths like ropes hanging from the sky."

Answer 4

here are some examples of similes in the story:

"...but the oriole nest in the elm was untenanted and rocked back and forth like an empty cradle."

"They named him William Armstrong, which was like tying a big tail on a small kite."

"Trembling, he'd push himself up, turning first red, then a soft purple, and finally collapse back onto the bed like an old worn-out doll."

"..and the sick-sweet smell of bay flowers hung everywhere like a mournful song."

"He collapsed onto the grass like a half-empty flour sack."

"Keeping a nice secret is very hard to do, like holding your breath."

"Doodle stopped eating, with a piece of bread poised ready for his mouth, his eyes popped round like two blue buttons."

"Even death did not mar its grace, for it lay on the earth like a broken vase of red flowers...."

"...like a bursting Roman candle, a gum tree ahead of us was shattered by a bolt of lightening."

"The sound of rain was everywhere,...and it fell straight down in parallel paths like ropes hanging from the sky."

Answer 5

In the first paragraph of "The Scarlet Ibis," the author, James Hurst compares an oriole's empty nest to an empty baby cradle. Because he uses the word "like" to make the comparison, it is a simile.

Answer 6

"Image is the most important element of style in "The Scarlet Ibis." For example, to depict the summer of drought and misfortune Hurst portrays the withered crops shriveling under the blistering gaze of the thirsty sun. The hurricane is likened to a bloodthirsty "hawk at the entrails of a chicken," which creates a picture of ruin and destruction in the mind of the reader. Also, Old woman Swamp and the happy times the boys spent there are described in vivid, glowing terms. The honeysuckle and water lilies are woven into wreaths and crowns, which transform the boys into youthful kings of this glorious, luxurious paradise "beyond the reach of the everyday world." "The slanted rays of the sun burn orange in the pines" produces in the reader's mind a brilliant image of peace, beauty, and happiness."
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Answer 7

"They named him William Armstrong which is like tying a big tail on a small kite."

Answer 8

when doodle (william armstrong) was compared to a doodle bug because he crawled backwards.