Similes are used when someone wants to create a more clear understanding of one thing but uses a different thing to try and give a clearer image of what they want to convey. In the sentence, “The city is like a jungle,” the person is trying to describe how busy and congested a city is. The image of a “jungle” conveys this image much more clearly.
Join 4M+ learners. Unlock unlimited quizzes, wrong-answer tracking, flashcards + reminders, study guides, and 1-on-1 challenges.