simile

(noun)

A figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as.

Related Terms

  • monotony
  • metaphor
  • constituent

Examples of simile in the following topics:

  • Simile and Metaphor

    • Simile and metaphor are creative ways of making comparisons in your speech.
    • Similes and metaphors are forms of descriptive language that make comparisons.
    • Simile and metaphor are artful ways of speaking to make a comparison.
    • Simile and metaphor are constructed of two parts: the tenor and the vehicle.
    • Differentiate between the use of a simile and metaphor in public speaking
  • Choosing Vivid Words

    • Two of the easiest techniques to add descriptive wording to your speech are simile and metaphor.
    • In a simile, the comparison is made by using the words "like" or "as. " Metaphors, on the other hand, usually compare things directly by using the verb "to be. " These comparisons help to paint a picture in the minds of your audience.
    • For speechwriters, metaphor and simile are like the brushstrokes of an artist, the notes of a melody, or the choreography of a dance — they demonstrate an artistry with language.
  • Sample Persuasive Speech

    • In his speech, Eisenhower likened arms spending to stealing from the people, using similes, and spoke against increased military spending in spite of continued tensions and rivalry with the Soviet Union.
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