epic simile — a simile developed over several lines of verse, esp. one used in an epic poem. Also called Homeric simile. [1940 45] * * * ▪ figure of speech also called Homeric simile an extended simile often running to several lines, used typically in… … Universalium
epic simile — noun Date: 1931 an extended simile that is used typically in epic poetry to intensify the heroic stature of the subject … New Collegiate Dictionary
epic simile — ep′ic sim′ile n. pro a simile developed over several lines of verse … From formal English to slang
simile — /sim euh lee/, n. 1. a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared, as in she is like a rose. Cf. metaphor. 2. an instance of such a figure of speech or a use of words exemplifying it. [1350 1400; ME < L: image, likeness,… … Universalium
simile — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. figure of speech, comparison. See figurative. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. metaphor, analogy, likeness, epic simile, explicit comParison of dissimilars; see also comParison 2 , figure of speech . III… … English dictionary for students
Homeric simile — Homeric simile, also called epic simile, is a detailed comparison in the form of a simile that is many lines in length. The word Homeric is based on the Greek author Homer, who composed the two famous Greek epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey . Many … Wikipedia
Homeric simile. — See epic simile. * * * … Universalium
homeric simile — noun Usage: usually capitalized H : epic simile … Useful english dictionary
Homeric simile — noun see epic simile … Useful english dictionary
Homeric simile. — See epic simile … Useful english dictionary
