It is a similie as you are comparing (something) to how sly the fox is. A similie uses the words "like or "as".
as sly as a fox is a simile.
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The phrase "sly as a fox" is a simile because it directly compares Max to a fox using "as." If it were a metaphor, it would say, "Max is a fox."
It is a similie as you are comparing (something) to how sly the fox is. A similie uses the words "like or "as".
You usually see "as sly as a fox."
his fox paw craftily stole the biscuit
Since there is no "like" or "as" in the sentence, it is a metaphor.
Someone who is as sly as a fox is cunning, clever, and able to navigate tricky situations with skill and subtlety. They are adept at thinking quickly on their feet and finding creative solutions to challenges.
With these examples, you could replace the ones that have 'like' with 'as' and it will still be a simile, and vice versa. Silent like a fox. Sneaky like a fox. Sly like a fox. As red as a fox. As thin as a fox. As keen as a fox.
simile its a simile when you use "like"
a monkey
a silent mouse/ninja.
A metaphor