Similes
A simile is an
analogy that compares two things that are alike in one way.
To help you identify a simile, know that the words “like” or “as” are always used.
Well-known similes are:
- “cute as a kitten,” comparing the way someone looks to the way a kitten looks
- “as busy as a bee” comparing someone’s level of energy to a fast-flying bee
- "as snug as a bug in a rug" someone cozy to how comfortable a bug can be in a rug
- "as agile as a monkey" implying someone can move as well as a monkey does
- "as black as coal" comparing the color of something dark to the very-dark coal color
- "as blind as a bat" indicating that the person cannot see any better than a bat can
Similes Add Depth to Language
Similes can make our language more descriptive and enjoyable.
Writers, poets, and songwriters make use of similes often to add depth.
Similes can be funny, serious, mean, or creative.
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