Effective Similes

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Every time you compare something inside of a scene to something that's not present, you distract your reader. Learn to limit the use of "like" or "as" and to unpack static verbs, along with other methods for forging stronger comparisons.

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evanbradley March 1, 2023 - 7:59am

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fport from Canada is reading The World Until Yesterday - Jared Diamond November 11, 2012 - 1:57pm

I can see your essays    :-)

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ender.che.13 from Northwestern U.S. living in the southeast peach. is reading Ken Follett November 10, 2012 - 9:00pm

Salut