Question

What is the definition of simile?(1 point)
Responses

a comparison between two unlike things, without using the words “like” or “as”
a comparison between two unlike things, without using the words “like” or “as”

the use of exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect
the use of exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect

a comparison between two unlike things, using the words “like” or “as”
a comparison between two unlike things, using the words “like” or “as”

common expression whose meaning is different than the literal meaning of its words

Answer 1

The correct definition of a simile is:

**a comparison between two unlike things, using the words “like” or “as.”**