Similes use the words "like" or "as" to make the comparison.
Here are some examples:
* "The sun was like a giant orange in the sky." (This compares the sun to an orange using "like")
* "He was as strong as an ox." (This compares the person to an ox using "as")
* "Her eyes sparkled like diamonds." (This compares the eyes to diamonds using "like")
Similes help make writing more vivid and interesting by creating a picture in the reader's mind.