Simile in AP English Literature

Definition

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as". It helps create vivid descriptions and adds depth to writing.

Related terms

Metaphor:

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, without using the words "like" or "as". For example, "His heart was stone."

Personification:

Giving human characteristics to non-human objects or ideas. An example would be saying, "The wind whispered through the trees."

Hyperbole:

Exaggerated statements used for emphasis or effect. For instance, saying, "I've told you a million times."