LESSON 16, SIMILES OR COMPARISONS

Comparisons and similes are expressions that compare or relate two terms or objects. Similes make use of comparative words such as like, than, as, so, etc. Both similes and comparisons are literary devices used to conjure up a vivid mental picture. Listed below are some examples:
Comparisons and similes
o …as consistent as the lunar tides…
o …as cool as the under side of a pillow…
o …as dark as a stack of black cats… (Hugh B. Brown)
o …as happy as a clam in salt water…
o …as mirthless as the smile of the Sphinx… (Jack London)
o …as sharp as a crow’s eye…
Please watch this video to learn more about Similes.