In "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, a simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as." An example of a simile in the story is when Mary Maloney's laughter is described as "a trill." This comparison helps to convey the sound and quality of her laughter in a vivid and expressive way. Similes are used throughout the story to enhance the reader's understanding and create imagery.
"As gentle as a lamb."
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The simile "as meek as a lamb" is used to describe someone who is gentle, submissive, and timid, similar to the way a lamb is known for being meek and gentle. It implies a lack of aggression or assertiveness in the person being described.
The simile "like a lamb" can mean someone who is calm, quiet and doesn't call attention to themselves. Like a lamb means gentle.
Two shakes of a lamb's tail.
Two are: As gentle as a lamb As innocent as a lamb. Hope this helps.
Some samples of simile for the word piteously: He walked as piteously as a convict on his way to death row. As the snow fell, she stood as piteously as the girl holding out matches to passers by. He cried as piteously as a lamb that's lost his mother.
A simile.
A metaphor
As quick as a wink is a simile. ----
It is a simile.
simile It is an example of a simile (uses like or as). A simile in itself though is a type of metaphor.