Similes are like spices for writing: Used in the right proportion, they can add zest and verve to your prose. Once you're familiar with them, you'll likely notice that simile examples abound in ...

Similes give your mind “permission” to think in new and varied ways. No longer bound to logical thinking, you are free to craft a wealth of potential possibilities.

Metaphors and similes are descriptive tools that can help bring your writing to life. Find out more in this Bitesize KS2 English guide.

Hyperbole, similes and metaphors are all types of figurative language that help to make your writing more interesting. They can be particularly helpful for creating an image of what you are ...

Have you been 'flat out like a lizard drinking' lately? Professor Roly Sussex explains how Australian English is full of similes like these.