Definitions
What is the definition of a simile?
A comparison using like or as
She is as sweet as...
pie
The lake is a mirror.
Metaphor
What is an example of a simile?
"She is as pretty as a rose"
Definition of a metaphor
comparison not using like or as
He is a knight in...
shining armor
It's a piece of cake.
Idiom
Example of a metaphor
She is a deby downer.
Definition of an idiom
"figure of speech" a phrase or expression that presents a non-literal meaning to a phrase
It's raining.... and....
cats and dogs
He is as strong as an ox.
Simile
Example of an idiom
I'm feeling under the weather.
Definition of an adage
a memorable statement of truth
Better safe than...
sorry
The early bird gets the worm.
Adage
Example of an adage
"A penny saved is a penny earned."
Definition of a proverb
traditional saying that represents a truth of common sense
Never judge a book by...
It's cover
Honesty is the best policy.
Proverb
Example of a proverb
"The grass isn't always greener on the other side."