Stylistic Devices - Simile

direct comparison

Two things are compared directly by using 'like' (A is like B.).

Other possibilities are for example:

• A is (not) like B
• A is more/less than B
• A is as … as B
• A is similar to B
• A is …, so is B
• A does …, so does B

Examples:

• conrete box-style buildings are spreading like inkblots ⁽³⁾
• The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel ⁽⁵⁾
• Personality is to a man what perfume is to a flower. (Charles Schwab)
• My friend is as good as gold.

see also: → Metaphor

Changed: 06th Nov 2006 11:32

URL: http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/writing/style/simile