Simile
Compares someone's smile to the brightness of the sun.
What is "Her smile was as bright as the sun"?
Describes the wind as whispering.
What is "The wind whispered through the trees"?
"I've told you a million times"
I've told you many times.
Describes a person's speed by comparing it to a cheetah.
What is "He ran as fast as a cheetah"?
Describes the sun as smiling.
What is "The sun smiled down on us"?
"My backpack weighs a ton"
It is very heavy
Compares the softness of a pillow to a cloud.
What is "The pillow was as soft as a cloud"?
Describes the leaves as dancing.
What is "The leaves danced in the wind"?
"He runs faster than the wind"
He can run very fast
Describes the quietness of a room by comparing it to a mouse.
What is "The room was as quiet as a mouse"?
Describes the night as creeping.
What is "The night crept in slowly"?
"I have a mountain of homework."
I have a lot of homework.
Compares the strength of a person to an ox.
What is "She was as strong as an ox"?
Describes the car as groaning.
What is "The car groaned as it started"?
"It's so hot, you could fry an egg on the sidewalk"?