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 [Link]
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