Simile
Simile is A figure of speech in which two unlike things are
explictly compared , as in “she is like a rose “ .
Simile is A figure of speech the expreses the resemblance of
one thing to another of a different category .
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.
A
simile (pronounced SIM-uh-lee)
is a comparison that usually uses the words "like" or "as":
"Me without a mic is like a beat without a snare," rapped Lauryn Hill
in the song "How Many Mics." The word comes from similus, a Latin word meaning
"the same." A simile is different from a metaphor, in which the comparison is less explicit, as in
Shakespeare's line "All the world's a stage".
We
can find simile examples in our daily speech. We often hear comments like “John
is as slow as a snail.” Snails are notorious for their slow pace and here the
slowness of John is compared to that of a snail. The use of “as” in the example
helps to draw the resemblance. Some more examples of common similes are given
below.
- Our soldiers are as brave as lions.
- Her cheeks are red like a rose.
- He is as funny as a monkey.
- The water well was as dry as a bone.
- He is as cunning as a fox.
Simile inputs vividness into what we
say. Authors and poets utilize comparisons to convey their sentiments and thoughts
through vivid word pictures like a simile.
Simile Examples in Literature
Example
Written by Joseph Conrad,“I would have given anything for the power to soothe her frail soul, tormenting itself in its invincible ignorance like a small bird beating about the cruel wires of a cage.”
The lines have been taken from Lord Jim. The helplessness of the soul is being compared with a bird in a cage beating itself against the merciless wires of the cage, to be free.
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.
Therefore, the use of similes makes it easier for the readers to understand the subject matter of a literary text, which may have been otherwise too demanding to be comprehended. Like metaphors, similes also offer variety in our ways of thinking and offers new perspectives of viewing the world.
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Euphemism
A euphemism is a polite
expression used in place of words or phrases that otherwise might be considered
harsh or unpleasant to hear. Euphemisms are used regularly, and there are many
examples in every day language
Simple Definition of euphemism
·
: a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that
is unpleasant or offensive
Full Definition of euphemism
1.
: the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive
expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant; also
: the expression so substituted
eu·phe·mist play \-mist\ noun
eu·phe·mis·tic play \หyรผ-fษ-หmis-tik\ adjective
eu·phe·mis·ti·cal·ly play \-ti-k(ษ-)lฤ\ adverb
Examples of euphemism in a sentence
1.
Cougar is the euphemism
for a woman who has reached mid-life, who is single, financially secure and on
the lookout for relationships with younger men—as in “prey.” —Kerry Gold, Vancouver
Sun, 17 Feb. 2001
2.
“Invigorating” is the euphemism
we use most often to describe the chilly waters off the coast, but
knowledgeable Maine boaters know where to find the warmer, tidal waters just
right for a midsummer dip. —Ken Textor, Down East, August 2001
3.
Spin is sometimes dismissed as
a simple euphemism for lying. But it's actually something more
insidious: indifference to the truth. —Michael Kinsley, Time, 25 Dec.
2000–1 Jan. 2001
4.
If you are “let go,”
“separated,” “terminated” or whatever euphemism the company uses for
“clean-out-your-desk-and-be-gone,” remember that you do have rights. —Elsie Maclay,
First for Women, July 1989
5.
using “eliminate” as a euphemism for “kill”
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