There are many different types of figures of speech. Simile Simile is a comparison between two objects using the words 'like,' 'as,' 'seems' or 'appears.' Example: 'My dog is like a tornado; she dashes through the house, destroying everything she touches.' The first part contains the simile: the dog is being compared to a tornado . The second part explains the comparison. The dog is like a tornado because she destroys things wherever she goes. The use of the simile gives a better picture of the dog and adds some color to the description. These are the examples of simile :- You were as brave as a lion. They fought like cats and dogs. He is as funny as a barrel of monkeys. This house is as clean as a whistle. He is as strong as an ox. Your explanation is as clear as mud. Watching the show was like watching grass grow. Metaphor Metaphor is a comparison between two objects without using the words lis