Davison calls Hass’s “Heroic Simile,” first published in our October 1976 issue, a “masterpiece.” In the poem, Hass draws on moments of heroism from classical and modern epics to find ...

This simile suggests the waving movement of the banners but it also hints at a familiar, united and friendly atmosphere at the protest. There are two examples of similes in Robert Burns' poem A ...

This is an essential picture book filled with metaphor examples and simile examples that will help you start conversations about racial injustice, emotions, and what it’s like to be black in the ...

A simile is a useful way to describe something without using a long list of adjectives. It can create a vivid image in the reader’s mind, helping to engage and absorb them.