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A simile is a figure of speech that says that one thing is like another different thing. We can use
similes to make descriptions more emphatic or
vivid
We often use the words as...as and like with as wise as an owl very wise
similes. Longer list of AS...AS similes
Common patterns for similes, with example [is] LIKE possible meaning
sentences, are: something (depending on context)
like a rose beautiful
something [is*] AS adjective AS
like a volcano explosive
something
like garbage disgusting
His skin was as cold as ice.
It felt as hard as rock. like an animal inhuman
She looked as gentle as a lamb. like spaghetti entangled
like dewdrops sweet and pure
something [is*] LIKE something like golddust precious
My love is like a red, red rose. very untidy (tip =
like a tip
These cookies taste like garbage. garbage dump)
He had a temper (that was) like a like a dream wonderful, incredible
volcano. like stars bright and beautiful