SIMILE
Simile Definition
A simile is a figure of
speech that makes a comparison,
showing similarities between two different things. Unlike a metaphor, a simile draws
resemblance with the help of the words “like” or “as”. Therefore, it is a
direct comparison.
We can find simile examples in our daily speech. We
often hear comments like “John is as slow as a snail.” Snails are notorious for
their slow pace and here the slowness of John is compared to that of a snail.
The use of “as” in the example helps to draw the resemblance. Some more
examples of common similes are given below.
Function of Simile
From the above discussion, we
can infer the function of similes both in our everyday life as well as in
literature. Using similes attracts the attention and appeals directly to the
senses of listeners or readers encouraging their imagination to comprehend what
is being communicated. In addition, it inspires life-like quality in our daily
talks and in the characters of fiction
or poetry. Simile allows readers to relate the feelings of a writer or a poet
to their personal experiences. Therefore, the use of similes makes it easier
for the readers to understand the subject matter of a literary text, which may
have been otherwise too demanding to be comprehended. Like metaphors, similes
also offer variety in our ways of thinking and offers new perspectives of
viewing the world.
Examples of Simile
- Our soldiers are as brave as lions.
- Her cheeks are red like a rose.
- He is as funny as a monkey.
- The water well was as dry as a bone.
- He is as cunning as a fox.
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