Simile

    B. Simile

A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. Unlike a metaphor, a simile draws resemblance with the help of the words “like” or “as”. Therefore, it is a direct comparison. We can find simile examples in our daily speech. 

Common Examples of Simile
·  He is as funny as a monkey.
·  The water well was as dry as a bone.
·  He is as cunning as a fox.

Simile Examples in Literature
Taken from the poem the Daffodils.
“I wandered lonely as a cloud
that floats on high o’er vales and hills.”
The poet envisions himself as a free lone cloud that floats in a blue sky above valleys and the mountains. By choosing this simile, Wordsworth describes his loneliness.

Function of Simile
From the above discussion, we can infer the function of similes both in our everyday life as well as in literature. Using similes attracts the attention and appeals directly to the senses of listeners or readers encouraging their imagination to comprehend what is being communicated. In addition, it inspires life-like quality in our daily talks and in the characters of fiction or poetry. Simile allows readers to relate the feelings of a writer or a poet to their personal experiences.
Referensi:
http://literarydevices.net/simile/