A Homeric simile is a long and poetic simile. An example of a Homeric simile is: She gently touched the carpet, as a butterfly delicately swoops its wings against the dew covered grass in the morning, before it takes off into the sky.
My dog's hair is as long as a whale.
A simile.:)
The butterfly was as colorful as the rainbow.
A simile.
A metaphor
A simile for waiting a long time could be "waiting like a snail crossing a marathon finish line." This comparison highlights the slow and tedious nature of waiting for an extended period. The simile effectively conveys the idea of patience and endurance required during a prolonged wait.
It is a simile.
As quick as a wink is a simile. ----
simile It is an example of a simile (uses like or as). A simile in itself though is a type of metaphor.
A simile uses the words "like" or "as" - you can think of good similes if you try. What's as long as a long time? As long as a ______ or like a _______
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