As slim as a stick, as slim as a toothpick, as slim as a pencil
John Steinbeck describes Slim's hands as "paws" like those of a friendly and gentle animal.
A simile.
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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No, that is a statement, and it isn't correct grammar. The sentence should be 'he's getting skinny' or 'he is getting skinny' Anyway, skinny is a slang term, and it should be very slim or anorexic
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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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