No.
The mere presence of "as" or "like" does not automatically indicate simile.
Look up the four possibilities here:
http://literary-devices.com/
Let me know what you decide.
The computer moaned and groaned as it rendered the large video file.
A. Simile <--- my answer
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Symbol
I chose A because the sentence uses "as", but I'm not sure that correct.
The mere presence of "as" or "like" does not automatically indicate simile.
Look up the four possibilities here:
http://literary-devices.com/
Let me know what you decide.
Personification is a type of figurative language where inanimate objects are given human characteristics or qualities. In the sentence, the computer is being described as "moaning and groaning," which are human actions, even though in reality, computers cannot make sounds or express emotions. The personification adds a more vivid and expressive description to the computer's actions, making it seem more alive or human-like. In this case, the computer is being given the qualities of a person who is in pain or struggling.