Language List 12

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The runner was as fast as a cheetah.'

To be similar means to have things in common or to be alike in some way.

A symphony is a long piece of music written for an orchestra, typically in four movements.

Symmetry refers to a balanced and proportionate similarity in shape and size of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or around a center.

Mimicry is the ability of an organism to resemble another organism or object, often for protection or to attract prey.

A facsimile is an exact copy or reproduction of a document, artwork, or other item.

A symbol is a mark, sign, or word that represents an idea, object, or relationship.

A symptom is a physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease.

An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.