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She is as tall as a giraffe.
The boy was as quick as a cheetah.
The person was as blind as a bat.

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Language is a road map of culture.
He was a tornado, blasting his way through the opposing team.
He was a lion in the fight.

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The purpose of a simile is to paint a picture for the reader and give an example.

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The purpose of a metaphor is to paint a picture for the reader.

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"Similes and Metaphors" by The Bazillions

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A metaphor compares two things saying one thing IS another thing.
"Love is like a blooming flower."

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A simile compares two things using like or as.
"The rain felt like small kisses on my face."

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4.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context