Similes In Harper Lee's 'To Kill A Mockingbird'
Task One: Simile
Simile (noun)- a comparison of objects using like or as
“And upon a bank overlooking a bed in the big stream we found wild strawberries almost as bright as the red epaulets on the wings of the blackbirds.” (North, 37)
It strengthens the writing by emphasizing how red the strawberries are so we can “picture”what the strawberries look like in our minds (mental picture/imagery).
Task Two: Smile
He [Sterling] was as competent as a dolphin.
*I compared Sterling to a dolphin since dolphins are known for being able to work together in groups to catch prey and also being able to fend for themselves. By using this simile, I was able to emphasize that Sterling is capable of taking care of himself and didn’t require constant supervision.
Simile (noun)- a comparison of objects using like or as
“And upon a bank overlooking a bed in the big stream we found wild strawberries almost as bright as the red epaulets on the wings of the blackbirds.” (North, 37)
It strengthens the writing by emphasizing how red the strawberries are so we can “picture”what the strawberries look like in our minds (mental picture/imagery).
Task Two: Smile
He [Sterling] was as competent as a dolphin.
*I compared Sterling to a dolphin since dolphins are known for being able to work together in groups to catch prey and also being able to fend for themselves. By using this simile, I was able to emphasize that Sterling is capable of taking care of himself and didn’t require constant supervision.