English Literature: 10 examples of similes

In literature, we use a simile to compare two persons or objects by using “as” or “like”. A simile plays a crucial role in literature as a poet makes language funny, descriptive and creative by manipulating similes in his work. In today’s article, we will discuss 10 examples of similes. These simile examples are for literature students.

10 examples of similes for literature students:

Simile Examples	Simile Used
1. This computer looks like a laptop.	like
2. Nasir ran like a horse in the race and got 1st position.	like
3. Rohan looks like his father.	like
4. My brother’s height is as tall as a giraffe.	as
5. Hina looks like a princess at her wedding.	like
6. Amir played a shot like Virat Kholi.	like
7. His dress looks like mine.	like
8. He writes as fast as a train.	as
9. Najma cries like a baby.	like
10. My bag weighs like a stone.	like