Simile
Definition
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as". It helps to create vivid imagery and make a comparison more relatable.
Related terms
Metaphor: A figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things by stating one thing is another. (e.g., "Her smile is a ray of sunshine.")
Analogy: An extended comparison between two different things to highlight their similarities in order to explain something complex or unfamiliar.
Alliteration: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words or syllables for emphasis or musical effect. (e.g., "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.")
"Simile" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP English Literature
AP Latin
Study guides (1)
AP English Language - 8.1 Choosing comparisons based on an audience
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