Similes

When you want to describe something as dead, lifeless, still, or without energy, the simple word dead can sometimes feel too plain. That is where similes can help. A good…

What does it mean to describe something as free as a bird or free as the wind? These are examples of similes for free. A simile compares one thing with…

Have you ever wanted to describe someone’s thoughts in a more interesting way? Saying “She was thinking deeply” is clear, but it does not create a strong picture. A good…

Brown hair can look warm, soft, shiny, wild, or even mysterious. However, simply saying “her hair was brown” does not always help a reader picture it. That is where similes…

Have you ever been so scared that your heart seemed to jump out of your chest? Maybe you heard a strange noise at night, saw something unexpected, or had to…

Have you ever said that something is as bright as the sun or that someone runs like a cheetah? If so, you have already used a simile! A simile is…

Colors can make writing feel alive. Instead of simply saying that something is red, blue, green, or yellow, you can compare its color to something familiar. That is where similes…

An opportunity can change your life, but sometimes it is hard to describe just how valuable it feels. That is where similes for opportunity can help. A simile compares one…

Have you ever looked at a building and thought it looked like a giant castle, a shining jewel, or a sleeping giant? That is where similes for buildings can make…