Question

what is the definition of simile? (1 point)
a common expression whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of its words.
a comparison between two unlike things, using the words \like\ or \as\.
a comparison between two unlike things, without using the words \like\ or \as\.
the use of exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect.

Explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things. The key characteristic of a simile is the use of the words "like" or "as" to draw the comparison. For example, "She is as busy as a bee." Here, the person (she) is compared to a bee using "as".
The first option describes an idiom. The third option describes a metaphor (a comparison without "like" or "as"). The fourth option describes hyperbole.

Answer:

A comparison between two unlike things, using the words "like" or "as".