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Example of Simile

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as". It is used to make a description more vivid or to emphasize a certain characteristic.

Sample Sentences:

  1. She is as brave as a lion.
  2. The storm raged like a wild beast.
  3. He runs as fast as a cheetah.

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Explore these books on using similes:

  1. Simile: A Children's Introduction to Figurative Language
  2. Simile and Metaphor: A Book You Can Trust
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