One simile is...

The smell of melting chocolate was like being reborn into a chocolate cake

As confused as being in a Maths lesson

Imperialism is like the bully on the playground who dictates when and which groups are allowed to play, and maintains control by recruiting followers willing to help enforce those rules.

== "The waves crashing against the sides of a ship is like Poseidon's Fury."

== A simile is a comparison using "like" or "as." You can start any sentence with "The waves crashing against the ship were like ..." and then use your imagination. Some further examples:

"The waves were crashing against the ship like glass smattering on the floor."

"The waves crashed against the ship as a bull might smash into the walls of a barn."

The point is, you are making a comparison. If you want to compare the violence of such a thing, use comparisons that point out the violence. If you want to emphasize the sturdiness of the ship, use something different, like:

"The waves were crashing against the ship like a prisoner trying to batter down the walls of his cell."

In chapters 3-5 of "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle," one example of a simile is when the storm is described as "like an army marching into battle." This comparison helps emphasize the intensity and power of the storm that Charlotte faces.

In "War Horse," a simile is used when describing how a horse's hooves sounded like drumbeats on the ground. This comparison helps create a vivid image of the horse's powerful and rhythmic movement.

No, "The Merchant's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer does not contain prominent similes, as it focuses more on the direct narrative and character interactions.

J.K. Rowling uses this simile to create a vivid image that conveys the intensity of the red rubies' color. By comparing the rubies to glowing coals, she emphasizes their brightness and warmth, adding depth to the description of whatever is being compared to them.

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the jury chose to ignore the lack of evidence presented against Tom Robinson, the credible testimonies of both Tom and Mayella Ewell, and the lack of physical evidence to support the plaintiff's claims. Despite these factors pointing towards Tom's innocence, racial prejudice and bias influenced the jury's decision.

1. Hungry as a wolf
2. Thin as a rail
3. Weak as a kitten
4. Starving like a beggar
5. Gaunt as a skeleton
6. Emaciated like a scarecrow
7. Wasting away like a shadow
8. Famished as a desert wanderer
9. Ribs showing like a xylophone
10. Hollow-eyed like a ghost

Although "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" contains elements of allegory, such as representing the clash between rationality and superstition, it is primarily a Gothic tale with fantastical and supernatural elements. The story can be interpreted in various ways, but it is not strictly considered an allegory.

In "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, the author uses subtle clues to foreshadow the shocking ending of the story. Examples include the mentioning of the black box and the townspeople's nervousness before the lottery begins, hinting at the grim tradition that unfolds.

one is "At four o'clock the tables folded like great butterflies back through the paneled walls. "

Writing an allegory can help an author stay out of trouble when addressing controversial or sensitive topics by using symbolism and metaphor to convey the message subtly. This way, the author can discuss difficult themes without being overly explicit or directly offensive, reducing the risk of backlash or criticism.

The type of play that is usually an allegory is often categorized as a symbolic play that represents abstract ideas or moral principles through characters, actions, and events. Allegorical plays use symbolism to convey deeper meanings beyond the literal plot, making them rich in metaphor and allusion.

One example of a metaphor in Fahrenheit 451 before page 31 is the comparison of burning books to “pouring kerosene” on the mind of society, implying that the act of censorship destroys knowledge and intellectual growth.

On page there is a simile saying dead as a squashed June bug and rattling away on a moth-eaten Oriental rug. The other one would be on page 9 Angela Wexler stood on a hassock as still and blank0faced pretty as a store-window dummy.

1. The haunted house was as dark as a moonless night.
2. The creaking stairs sounded like a chorus of ghosts.
3. The walls felt as cold as ice, sending shivers down my spine.
4. The ghostly moans echoed through the halls like a haunting melody.
5. The flickering candles cast shadows as twisted as the house itself.

Some similes in "Coraline" include "like a knife cutting through butter" and "as cold as ice." Metaphors include describing the Other Mother as a "spider with a sweet voice" and the Other World as a "beautiful, dangerous place disguised as something wonderful."

Yes, a morality play is a type of dramatic allegory that uses allegorical characters to represent moral qualities and concepts. These plays often depict a struggle between good and evil and aim to teach moral lessons to the audience.

"But he found the whole company lying in heaps in the blood and dust, like fish that the fishermen have dragged out of the grey surf in the meshes of their net on to a curving beach, to lie in masses on the sand longing for salt water, till the bright sun ends their lives." Book 22 line 382-386

A parable typically uses simple, relatable stories to convey a moral or spiritual lesson, often through the use of similes to draw parallels between the story and real-life situations. By grounding the story in familiar scenarios or objects, the parable becomes more accessible and its message more impactful to the audience, making it both relatable and true to life.

The literary device you are referring to is "anachronism." An anachronism is something that is out of its proper time period or historical setting, often used to create a deliberate contrast or to highlight themes in a work.