Similie by

Definition:

tylerwhat — 2013-11-13 02:12:26 UTC

A figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things are compared,

often in a phrase introduced by like or as.

Example 1:

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Example 2:

tylerwhat — 2013-11-13 02:12:35 UTC

Simile in literature:

tylerwhat — 2013-11-13 02:12:42 UTC

“In the eastern sky there was a yellow patch like a rug laid for

the feet of the coming sun . . .” — The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane

Similie in literature:

tylerwhat — 2013-11-13 02:13:03 UTC

“Her father had inherited that temper; and at times, like antelope fleeing before fire on the slope, his people fled from his red rages.” — Riders of the Purple Sage, by Zane Grey

Works Cited:

tylerwhat — 2013-11-13 02:13:10 UTC

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/simile

http://www.dailywritingtips.com/20-great-similes-from-literature-to-inspire-you/

http://images.google.com/

Original Example:

tylerwhat — 2013-11-13 02:13:20 UTC

She ran as slow as a sloth.