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Examples of Similes
Examples of Similes
Examples of Similes
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. 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. An
example of a metaphor is: She is an angel.
Similes are used in literature to make writing more vivid and powerful. In everyday speech they can be used
to convey meaning quickly and effectively, as many commonly used expressions are similes. For example,
when someone says “He is as busy as a bee,” it means he is working hard, as bees are known to be
extremely busy. If someone says "I am as snug as a bug in a rug," they mean that they feel very comfortable
and cozy or are tucked up tight in bed.
As cute as a kitten
As happy as a clam
As light as a feather
As blind as a bat
As bold as brass
As bright as a button
As shiny as a new pin
As cold as ice
As common as dirt
As cool as a cucumber
As hard as nails
As hot as hell
As innocent as a lamb
As tall as a giraffe
As tough as nails
As white as a ghost
As sweet as sugar
As black as coal
As with a lot of figurative language, when talking to someone from another region or who's not speaking in
their native language they might not get the meaning of many similes.
Similes Add Depth to Language
Similes can make our language more descriptive and enjoyable. Writers, poets, and songwriters make use
of similes often to add depth and emphasize what they are trying to convey to the reader or listener.
Similes can be funny, serious, mean, or creative.
Examples of similes can be seen in classic literature, such as in the poem "A Red, Red Rose" by Robert
Burns:
Another example of a simile can be found in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. When Romeo talks to
Mercutio before the Capulets' party, he makes the following comparison about love:
"Is love a tender thing? It is too rough, too rude, too boisterous, and it pricks like thorn."
Similes can often be found in song lyrics, as they let you convey deeper meaning with fewer words. For
example:
You can even find similes in popular ads and company slogans such as:
As cute as a kitten
As happy as a clam
As light as a feather
As blind as a bat
As bold as brass
As bright as a button
As shiny as a new pin
As cold as ice
As common as dirt
As cool as a cucumber
As hard as nails
As hot as hell
As innocent as a lamb
As tall as a giraffe
As tough as nails
As white as a ghost
As sweet as sugar
As black as coal
Similes can often be found in song lyrics, as they let you convey deeper meaning with
fewer words. For example:
You can even find similes in popular ads and company slogans such as: