Simile
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Simile | The purpose of a simile is to illustrate a quality of an object by comparing the object to another object. For example, the suggestion that a given woman is moody as the Moon would be a simile that uses the phases of the Moon to illustrate the nature of the woman's temperament. The simile is characterized by the use of the words "like" or "as" to make the comparison. A metaphor would instead just suggest that the woman was the Moon. Simile - Concept definedA simile is a commonly used figure of speech which draws a direct comparison between two different things using the word “like” or “as.” Similes are often confused with metaphors, which are also direct comparisons, but do not use “like” or “as.” Similes are used by authors and speakers in many different contexts in order to make descriptions more emphatic or vivid. The word “simile” is derived from the Late Middle English word “simile” and from the Latin neuter of similis, meaning “to like.” Its first known use was in the 14th century. Using similes and examplesSimiles are one of the most used comparisons in literature, and usually reflect simple comparisons between natural or domestic objects and subjects. Following are some examples of similes from literature essays, novels, and other works of writing.
Other examplesSimiles have withstood the test of time through centuries of writing, and are still used often today by modern writers. With simile, we are more able to perfectly describe thoughts that appear in our heads about the world at large. More illustrious examples of more recent similes in writing are listed below.
Simile is also used frequently in song lyrics. Below are some examples.
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