Similes and Literary Devices Explanation Overview
The figure of speech used to compare two things by using the words “like”, “or” and “as” is known as?
Answer: Simile
Explanation
A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using words like “like” or “as.”
Example: "She is as brave as a lion." — compares bravery to a lion using "as".
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