"a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g. as brave as a lion )" This uses the word like or as in describing
Warm breeze is not a simile, warm is an adjective for the breeze A simile would be like, the breeze was as warm as the sun.
That is a simile all in its own.
The simile "rough as sandpaper" is commonly used to describe something that feels rough.
I would describe this as a fanciful type of simile. It does not make any kind of literal sense but it can be thought of as a poetic invention. In most circumstances I personally would not use such a fanciful simile.
To describe the character of object.
The simile used to describe ikemefuna's growth spurt was "like a yam tendril in the rainy season."
It is a simile.
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.
The simile "as busy as a bee" is commonly used to describe someone who is very active and engaged in various tasks or activities.
Cora is described as "hard as nails."
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.
As soft as silk