It is a simile. A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as." In this case, it compares the class to a three-ring circus to emphasize its chaotic and lively nature.
His anger is a gale force is an example of a metaphor.
"He was as quiet as a mouse." - This simile stereotypes mice as being quiet and timid creatures. "She was as busy as a bee." - This simile stereotypes bees as hard-working and industrious insects. "He was as sly as a fox." - This simile stereotypes foxes as cunning and deceptive animals.
In my opinion, at an emotional level there is no such thing as a metaphor or simile. If I say something is "like kicking a dog" my listener immediately goes to that image and responds emotionally to it. A public speaker can generate the emotion he or she wants from an audience by the choice of simile or metaphor. Consider: "Drinking from someone else's glass is like shoving your tongue in their mouth." "Drinking from someone else's glass is about as dangerous as shaking hands." or "A nurse who steals a patient's medication is a vampire." "A nurse who steals a patient's medication is a prisoner of addiction."
I looked the same thing up and couldn't find it. If you know what a metaphor is, then this might help. I hope it does. All of the following devices are included in the paragraph on page 64 starting with "Armed with information..." and ending with "the principle is the same" EXCEPT: Anaphora Simile Irony Juxtaposition Metaphor Just find that paragraph, read it, and find out if there is a metaphor in there somewhere. Good luck!
A sentence using the word "introvert" is about a shy person 1. [used as a simile]: * The normally loud girl acted like an introvert during class discussions. 2. [used as a metaphor]: * The normally loud girl is an introvert during class discussions.
"Was a bombshell" is an idiom that means something was striking or shocking. It is not a simile, metaphor, or personification.
simile and METAPHOR AND PERSONIFICATION AND CHEESE
it is neither, it is personification
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A simile.
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it is a simile because it it using the word 'like'
No, its not personification. Its actually a simile since it uses the word "as".
This phrase is neither a simile or metaphor, it is pesonification. if you want a simile you might say...The car was roaring like a cat. or a metaphor...the roaring car was a cat