Homeric simile
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Homeric simile
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Homeric simile, also called an epic simile, is a detailed comparison in the form of a simile that are 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 authors continue to use this type of simile in their writings although it is usually found in classics. The typical Homeric simile makes a comparison to some kind of event, in the form "like a ____ when it ______." The object of the comparison is
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeric_simile
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2007-10-03T03:24:12Z
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2024-09-13T21:41:24Z
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