10 Examples of Similes
A simile is when you compare one thing to another using speech. They are often used to help highlight a person or object’s features or characteristics in a way that helps to get the point across. They are used frequently in everyday language and are often found in art and literature.
A simile will often be quite an exaggeration, but that is not usually a problem. They will sometimes make no sense, at least until you delve into their history. Here are a few of the most common similes you are likely to encounter, and a little about their meanings and origins.
