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First you select the topic your talking about then you select the object which is to be compared in the sentence you can also use adjectives to extend your writing.
A metaphor
You could use the sentence, 'The custard was thick as mud.'
"depend" cannot be used in a simile. A simile is a comparison of two things using "like" or "as". "Depend" does not compare.
That's a simile. Remember, if you use "like" or "AS" you have A Simile
Yes if you use like or as to compare it is a simile
.using like or as
like or as
Historically, the simile has been "deaf as a door post". *NOTE: Today, these kinds of comparisons would be seen as rude.
That is a simile becuase it uses as. Metaphors don't use "like" or "as".
To describe the character of object.
Your smile is as a ray of sunshine to me!