To create a comparison between an object or animal and a human being.
No it is not a simile because it does not use the term like or as in its description. Were you to say patience is like an hourglass it would be a simile. The way you worded it makes it a metaphor.
Prose writers cannot use adjectives and adverbs to prettify their work.
simile is a comparison of 2 objects using like and as. example: You're as dumb as a bag of rocks
The use of "as" in the phrase "happy as a lark" incorporates the use of a simile. In addition, lark is typically used as a symbol for hope, happiness and good fortune.
On page 154 " He began to pace back and forth like an animal in a cage..." this is a simile you can use.
A metaphor
You could use the sentence, 'The custard was thick as mud.'
Literary devices are techniques that writers use to create a specific effect in their writing. These devices can include elements such as metaphor, simile, imagery, symbolism, and irony, among others. By using literary devices effectively, writers can enhance the overall impact of their work on readers.
"depend" cannot be used in a simile. A simile is a comparison of two things using "like" or "as". "Depend" does not compare.
That's a simile. Remember, if you use "like" or "AS" you have A Simile
Yes if you use like or as to compare it is a simile
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Historically, the simile has been "deaf as a door post". *NOTE: Today, these kinds of comparisons would be seen as rude.
That is a simile becuase it uses as. Metaphors don't use "like" or "as".
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