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Simile

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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Simile

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Simile

  • Definition: Comparison of two things using "like" or "as".
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Example

  • Figurative: She is as sweet as candy.
  • Literal: She is very nice.
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Example

  • Figurative: My best friend is as sharp as a pencil.
  • Literal: She is very smart.
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Example

  • Figurative: Life is like a piece of cake.
  • Literal: Life is easy.
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Which one is the literal meaning and which one is the figurative meaning?

  • I was as confident as a lion
  • I was very brave.
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Answer

  • I was as confident as a lion (Figurative)
  • I was very brave. (Literal)
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