Simile (Page 1)

Simile

  • Definition: A figure of speech that compares two unlike things/ideas using like, as, or so.

Key Features and Structure

  • Compares two unlike things/ideas.
  • Uses the words "like", "as", or "so".
  • The comparison is explicit due to the connector words.
  • The items being compared can be objects, actions, or abstract concepts.
  • Purpose: to create vivid imagery or emphasis by linking familiar concepts to new or unfamiliar ideas.

Examples

  • Her smile was as bright as the sun.
  • He ran like the wind.
  • Life is as unpredictable as the weather.

Transcript Metadata

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  • Source line (from transcript): "1. Simile → A figure of speech that compares two unlike things/ideas using like, as, or so."