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Comparisons in writing and literature

Simile /ˈsɪmɪli/ -comparison between two things that are not alike/that are different in
order to paint a picture, give an example and make our language more descriptive and
enjoyable.

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things in an interesting way.They
make writing more interesting, powerful and easier to imagine for the reader when they are
used in literature. They are also used in everyday speech to express meaning quickly and
effectively.

E.g.: He is as busy as a bee. Meaning: he is working hard (as bees are known to be
extremely busy and hard working)

E.g.: I'm as snug as a bug. Meaning: the person who says this feels very comfortable or
are tucked up tight in bed.

e.g.: Life is like a box of chocolate. Meaning: life is full of surprises; you never know what
will happen next.

We use like or as...as in similes to make comparisons. BUT!!! Using “like” or “as”
doesn’t always make a simile.

A comparison must be made.


Not a Simile: I like pizza.
Simile: The moon is like a pizza.

As cute as As happy as

As light as As blind as

As bold as As bright as a

As shiny as As cold as

As black as As cool as a

As hard as As hot as

As innocent as As tall as
As cute as a kitten As happy as a clam

As light as a feather As blind as a bat

As bold as brass As bright as a button

As shiny as a new pin As cold as ice

As black as coal As cool as a cucumber

As hard as nails As hot as hell

As innocent as a lamb As tall as a giraffe

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