what are similes ? explain in more than 20 words
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things in an interesting way. The object of a simile is to spark an interesting connection in a reader's or listener's mind. A simile is one of the most common forms of figurative language. Examples of similes can be found just about anywhere from poems to song lyrics and even in everyday conversations.
Similes and metaphors are often confused with one another. The main difference between a simile and metaphor is that a simile uses the words "like" or "as" to draw a comparison and a metaphor simply states the comparison without using "like" or "as".
An example of a simile is: She is as innocent as an angel.
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Similes are a figure of speech that shows comparison using like or as or than. they are used to make a description more emphatic.
- He is as strong as an ox.
- Your explanation is as clear as mud.
- Watching the show was like watching grass grow
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