Word of the Day for 10th Grade

Tuesday, July 21

simile n

Definition: A figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds, usually formed with 'like' or 'as'

Synonyms: Figure of speech, image

Usage: The poet drew a simile between the agony of a gunshot wound and the pain of unrequited love.

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