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.
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