Cora is described as "hard as nails."
The simile "rough as sandpaper" is commonly used to describe something that feels rough.
The simile used to describe ikemefuna's growth spurt was "like a yam tendril in the rainy season."
As smart as a whip is one of the most popular similes used to describe cleverness. As smart as a fox is another simile often used to describe cleverness.
Yes, there is a simile in "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett. An example of a simile from the book is "Blue as a bruise" used to describe a character's eyes.
One simile I can think of is fall.
Simile is the literary device used to describe Hector, comparing his demeanor to a gloomy night.
That is a simile all in its own.
The literary term is a simile. A simile uses the word "like" or "as" to describe an object. In this case, the object (youth) is compared to a madman in the way he ran.
To describe the character of object.
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In "The Flying Machine" by Ray Bradbury, the simile used to describe the flying man is as "fragile as a dead leaf." This simile emphasizes the delicate nature of the flying man and how vulnerable he becomes in the face of the emperor's rule.