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The definition is basically to describe two things that are different and compare them as the same thing. For example: He was running as fast as a race car. In this particular case a fast running man was compared to a race car.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoA simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as." An example would be "skinny as a rail" or "strong like an ox."
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How would you use similie in a sentence?
Simlies and metaphors are part of the English language. Similies compare like and as. The similie she said was wonderful.
A sentence using the word analogy?
An analogy is like a similie in that I'm making one right now.
Is the statement Ted was as nervous as a cat with a long tail in a room full of rocking chairs a simile or a metaphor?
similie
How could you say that somebody runs fast using a similie?
There are quite a few such as: 1) They can run as fast as lightning! 2) They can run as fast as a cheetah.
How do you rewrite the similie as a metaphor?
Just take out the "as ___ as". For example: He was as quick as lightning. (don't ever use that it is a huge cliche) to change this simile to a metaphor, take out "as ____ as" which is the "as quick as" part. The metaphor will therefore be: He was lightning. Metaphors tell you the exact things the person is related to.
Is this a metaphor or similie the girl was like a dramatic actress in a play?
Similie. When you use like or as that is a smilie. :)
Is was a a similie or metaphor?
Metaphor
Is as sly as a fox a simile or a metaphor?
It is a similie as you are comparing (something) to how sly the fox is. A similie uses the words "like or "as".
What a similie?
a simile is something that has "as and like" in it
Similie for as weak as a?
Weak as a kitten.
What is a similie for as dry as?
As dry as a bone.
What is a similie for as clean as?
As clean as a whistle.
How would you use similie in a sentence?
Simlies and metaphors are part of the English language. Similies compare like and as. The similie she said was wonderful.
Does a metahpor use like or as?
Nope, that's a similie. A similie is words using "Like" or "As" in a sentence. A metaphor is a comparasion to two words.
What is a similie for intelligence?
As intelligent as an owl As intelligent as Einstein As intelligent as ME ! ( jk I'm dumb af )
What is a similie about mars?
Mars is a failed Earth.
What is a similie for William L?
Strangely Odd
