Is this an example of a simile or no?

"He faltered hard for a word, and screwing his hand round and round as though uncorking a bottle."

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Meyer

31 May, 14:37

Is this an example of a simile or no?

"He faltered hard for a word, and screwing his hand round and round as though uncorking a bottle."

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Arianna Glass · Answer 1

Yes

Explanation:

Similes use as. Metaphors use like

Desiree · Answer 2

Yes, this could be an example of a simile.

Explanation:

This could be an example of a simile since similes normally have the words "as" or "like" involving a comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind. This phrase contains "as though uncorking a bottle," it's comparing the movement of a hand to uncorking a bottle.

Is this an example of a simile or no?"He faltered hard for a word, and screwing his hand round and round as though uncorking a bottle."

Is this an example of a simile or no?

"He faltered hard for a word, and screwing his hand round and round as though uncorking a bottle."