Simile
/ˈsɪmɪli/
Definitions
- (n.) A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as' to illustrate a point, often used in legal writing for clarity or persuasion.
The legal brief employed a simile, comparing the contract terms to a tightly woven fabric to emphasize their interconnectedness.
Forms
- simile
- similes
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Commentary
Similes are rhetorical devices that, while primarily literary, can enhance legal argumentation by making complex ideas more relatable.
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