A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.”
To write a simile, choose two different things—one that you want to describe and another that shares a similar characteristic—and link them using “like” or “as.”
For example, a simile describing an apple might be: “The apple was as red as a ruby.” Here, the apple is being compared to a ruby because they share a common characteristic: their red color.
About the Author: Chris Drew has a PhD in Education. He has been a teacher in schools and universities and has taught English as a Second Language in Colombia. He is former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education.Similes for Food
1. Pizza as Golden as the Sun
Meaning: A pizza that has a perfect golden-brown crust or cheese topping.
In a sentence: “After baking for just the right amount of time, the pizza was as golden as the sun.”
2. Popcorn Like Snowflakes in Winter
Meaning: Popcorn that is light, fluffy, and unique in its shape, resembling snowflakes.
In a sentence: “As we watched the movie, we munched on popcorn that looked like snowflakes in winter.”
3. Meal as Hot as a Desert
Meaning: A meal that is exceptionally hot, either in temperature or spiciness.
In a sentence: “Be careful when you take a bite; this meal is as hot as a desert.”
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4. Soup Like a Warm Hug
Meaning: A comforting, warm soup that makes one feel embraced and comforted.
In a sentence: “On a cold day, having this soup is like receiving a warm hug.”
5. Salad as Fresh as Morning Dew
Meaning: A salad that is incredibly fresh, as if it was just picked and prepared.
In a sentence: “This garden salad tastes as fresh as morning dew.”
6. Bread as Soft as a Cloud
Meaning: Bread that has a very soft and fluffy texture.
In a sentence: “The freshly baked bread was as soft as a cloud.”
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7. Cake as Light as Air
Meaning: A cake that has a very light and airy texture.
In a sentence: “The sponge cake was as light as air.”
8. Steak as Tough as Leather
Meaning: A steak that is very hard to chew because of its toughness.
In a sentence: “I couldn’t eat much; the steak was as tough as leather.”
9. Ice Cream as Smooth as Silk
Meaning: Ice cream that has a silky-smooth texture.
In a sentence: “The vanilla ice cream was as smooth as silk.”
10. Pasta Like Golden Locks
Meaning: Pasta that is perfectly cooked and has a golden appearance.
In a sentence: “The spaghetti looked like golden locks on my plate.”
11. Sauce as Thick as Mud
Meaning: A sauce that has a very thick consistency.
In a sentence: “The gravy was as thick as mud.”
12. Chocolate as Rich as a King
Meaning: Chocolate that has a deep and luxurious flavor.
In a sentence: “The dark chocolate tasted as rich as a king.”
13. Fruit as Juicy as a Raindrop
Meaning: A fruit that is incredibly juicy.
In a sentence: “The orange was as juicy as a raindrop.”
14. Cheese as Sharp as a Knife
Meaning: Cheese that has a very strong and tangy flavor.
In a sentence: “The cheddar was as sharp as a knife.”
15. Fish as Fresh as the Ocean
Meaning: Fish that tastes very fresh, as if it was just caught.
In a sentence: “The salmon tasted as fresh as the ocean.”
16. Coffee as Dark as Night
Meaning: Coffee that is very strong and dark in color.
In a sentence: “He prefers his coffee as dark as night.”
17. Tea as Clear as Crystal
Meaning: Tea that is very clear without any cloudiness.
In a sentence: “The green tea was as clear as crystal.”
18. Rice as White as Snow
Meaning: Rice that is very clean and white in color.
In a sentence: “The basmati rice on my plate was as white as snow.”
19. Berries as Red as Rubies
Meaning: Berries that have a vibrant and deep red color.
In a sentence: “The strawberries in the garden were as red as rubies.”
20. Butter as Smooth as Velvet
Meaning: Butter that spreads easily and has a smooth texture.
In a sentence: “The homemade butter was as smooth as velvet.”
21. Curry as Spicy as Fire
Meaning: A curry dish that is exceptionally spicy.
In a sentence: “Be cautious with the portion; this curry is as spicy as fire.”
22. Fries as Crisp as Autumn Leaves
Meaning: Fries that are very crispy.
In a sentence: “I love these fries; they’re as crisp as autumn leaves.”
23. Pie as Warm as a Summer Day
Meaning: A pie that is freshly baked and gives a feeling of warmth.
In a sentence: “The apple pie felt as warm as a summer day.”
24. Juice as Sweet as Nectar
Meaning: Juice that is incredibly sweet.
In a sentence: “The freshly squeezed mango juice was as sweet as nectar.”
25. Cookies as Crunchy as Gravel
Meaning: Cookies that have a very crunchy texture.
In a sentence: “The oatmeal cookies were as crunchy as gravel.”
Comprehension Quiz for Students
Question 1: What is a simile?
A) A comparison of two things using “because” or “so.”
B) A direct comparison of two things without using “like” or “as.”
C) A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.”
D) A type of metaphor that doesn’t involve any comparison.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of a simile?
A) The world is your oyster.
B) She is a rose.
C) His voice is like thunder.
D) Night enveloped the city.
Question 3: Why do writers use similes?
A) To directly state facts.
B) To make their writing more complex and confusing.
C) To offer a vivid description or make a comparison more illustrative.
D) To avoid describing things.
Question 4: Which of the following is a simile for food?
A) The night is young.
B) The cake was a mountain of sweetness.
C) The pizza is as cheesy as a romantic movie.
D) She is the pillar of strength.
Question 5: What is being compared in the simile “The bread was as soft as a cloud”?
A) The bread and a mountain.
B) The bread and a cloud.
C) The bread and a stone.
D) The bread and water.
Question 6: In the simile “Her voice was as sweet as honey,” what characteristic is being highlighted?
A) The volume of her voice.
B) The bitterness of her voice.
C) The sweetness of her voice.
D) The pitch of her voice.