As sour as the grapes
Grapes refresh my dry mouth like a dip in the pool on a hot sunny summer da.
A simile.
In Chapter 1 of "The Grapes of Wrath," a simile is used to vividly describe the desolate landscape, comparing the cracked earth to "a man who has been beaten." This comparison emphasizes the harshness and suffering of the land, illustrating the impact of drought and despair on both the environment and the people living in it. Such figurative language deepens the reader's understanding of the struggles faced by the characters, setting the tone for the novel's exploration of hardship and resilience.
A metaphor
As quick as a wink is a simile. ----
It is a simile.
simile It is an example of a simile (uses like or as). A simile in itself though is a type of metaphor.
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that man
It is a similie as you are comparing (something) to how sly the fox is. A similie uses the words "like or "as".
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