The library is like a treasure trove of knowledge, waiting to be discovered. The library is as quiet as a mouse, with only the rustling of pages breaking the silence. The library is a sanctuary for book lovers, a place where imaginations can soar.
Personification. A simile would compare two things, such as, "The library was as dark as the inside of a coal mine at midnight," or "The library was as quiet as inside the losing team's bus heading home."
This is a simile because it uses the word "as" to describe the library. A metaphor does not use the words "like" or "as" to describe a noun.
A simile.
James Christie has written: 'Fac-simile of The sale catalogue of Dr. Johnson's library, Feb. 16, 17, 18, 19, 1785' -- subject(s): Library
A metaphor
It is a simile.
As quick as a wink is a simile. ----
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simile its a simile when you use "like"
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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