Question

Why do writers use similes?

to create a comparison between an object or animal and a human being
to create mental pictures that help readers see things in new ways
to create sound effects that amuse readers

Answer 1

Writers use similes to create a comparison between an object or animal and a human being. Simile is a figure of speech or a literary device that uses two different objects being compared with the use of the words "like" and "as...as". For example: She is as beautiful as the rainbow. 

Answer 2

Answer:

to create a comparison between an object or animal and a human being

Explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech, that means a phrase or word that has a more profound meaning another than just the literal one. In this case, a simil makes a comparison between two different things, showing it's similarities. They are easily identified because they use the words "like" and "as". By using similes, an interesting connection is done in the reader's mind.

Example: As tall as a giraffe.

               I slept like a log.