Simile
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epic simile
allegory
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Simile
This is likely a metaphor, comparing two unlike things which share a characteristic or property.
Similies compare two "unlike" things when using like or as to develop the comparison
It is called a metaphor. A metaphor is a type of figurative language
A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using like or as. Example: He ran like the wind, or she as fast as the wind.
The term you're referring to is "simile." A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using like or as in order to create a vivid description or image.
A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as' . A dream is like a river. - Yes that is a simile
That's correct! A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as" to highlight similarities between them. It helps create vivid imagery and enhance the reader's understanding by drawing a comparison in a clear and direct way.