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"a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g. as brave as a lion )" This uses the word like or as in describing
Arely Tromp
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∙ 15y agoA simile, in poetry or in prose, is a phrase like as dark as night. They almost invariably start with 'like' or 'as' eg like a rolling stone as blind as a bat
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∙ 11y agoSimile comparison of two things using like or as.
Ex: His feet were as big as boats.
Metaphor comparison of two things without using like or as.
Ex: Her legs were big sticks.
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∙ 14y agoSomething that describes something as something else
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∙ 14y agoA comparion using like or as
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My quarter is as shiny as a star.
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∙ 12y agoa similie is a better way of describing something !
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∙ 7y agoa direct comparison of two unlike things using like or as
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It is when you are comparing something using ''like'' or ''as''.
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∙ 14y agoWhat Is A Simile Definition?
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What is a good simile to describe warmth?
Warm breeze is not a simile, warm is an adjective for the breeze A simile would be like, the breeze was as warm as the sun.
Is there a simile to describe one as kind as an angel?
That is a simile all in its own.
What simile is used to describe feels rough?
The simile "rough as sandpaper" is commonly used to describe something that feels rough.
Why do use simile?
To describe the character of object.
What simile is used to describe Ikemefuna's growth spurt?
The simile used to describe ikemefuna's growth spurt was "like a yam tendril in the rainy season."
Does the simile ' it felt as if it was running away from me like the moon frightened away from the sun' make sense?
I would describe this as a fanciful type of simile. It does not make any kind of literal sense but it can be thought of as a poetic invention. In most circumstances I personally would not use such a fanciful simile.
Is would be as hot as popping grease a simile or a metaphor?
It is a simile.
What simile would you use to describe a viking warrior?
as strong as a turd been in the toilet for 2 weeks
Is there simile in Chasing Vermeer?
Yes, there is a simile in "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett. An example of a simile from the book is "Blue as a bruise" used to describe a character's eyes.
What si does Donald defler use to describe mitosis?
what simile..
What is the simile used to describe cora?
Cora is described as "hard as nails."
Simile as smart as what?
As smart as a whip is one of the most popular similes used to describe cleverness. As smart as a fox is another simile often used to describe cleverness.
