simile
09.32Simile Definition
A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. Unlike a metaphor, a simile draws resemblance with the help of the words “like” or “as”. Therefore, it is a direct comparison.Examples of Simile
- Our soldiers are as brave as lions.
- Her cheeks are red like a rose.
- He is as funny as a monkey.
- The water well was as dry as a bone.
- He is as cunning as a fox.
Authors and poets utilize
comparisons to convey their sentiments and thoughts through vivid word pictures
like a simile.
Other examples:
- “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" comparing someone who is very cozy to how comfortable a bug can be in a rug
- "as happy as a clam" comparing someone's happiness to the contentment of a clam
- "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get." comparing the uncertainty of life to the uncertainty of choosing a chocolate from a box
- "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
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 and emphasize what they are trying to convey
to the reader or listener. Similes can be funny, serious, mean, or creative.
Following are some
examples of similes:
- My love is like a red, red rose.
- You were as brave as a lion.
- They fought like cats and dogs.
- He is as funny as a barrel of monkeys.
- This house is as clean as a whistle.
- He is as strong as an ox.
- Your explanation is as clear as mud.
- Watching the show was like watching grass grow.
- That is as easy as shooting fish in a barrel.
- This contract is as solid as the ground we stand on.
- That guy is as nutty as a fruitcake.
- Don’t just sit there like a bump on a log.
- That went over like a lead balloon.
- They are as different as night and day.
- She is as thin as a toothpick.
- Last night, I slept like a log.
- This dress is perfect because it fits like a glove.
- They wore jeans, which made me stand out like a sore thumb.
- My love for you is as deep as the ocean.
Similes are used in poetry to create different effects, to create
an image of comparison in the reader’s mind of what the writer is describing.
Read more at http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-similes.html#cdwyL4wBjquoVJ37.99
http://literarydevices.net/simile/
11 komentar
can you explain, whether in rhyme are simile or metaphor? thanks
BalasHapusthere is a bar of tar in the car
Hapusa man of word not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds
sis,, I think your presentation so good. thanks for your explanation.. but, i want you give me difinition about simile and metaphor by some expert.. thanks :)
BalasHapusso what is the difference simile metaphor, with connotation please explain and give examples.....
BalasHapusshould author put simile or methapor on their poem or novel??
BalasHapussist ,please take simile or methaphor on their poetry ,thank you
BalasHapuswhat u meant their? r author??
Hapusdo you think, where is a very significant difference between a simile and metaphor?
BalasHapusnice blog...
BalasHapuscan you explain, whether in rhyme are simile or metaphor?
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BalasHapusCan You give me example simile from singing
BalasHapusThanks