In this example, the simile helps illustrate that Macbeth knows ... Instead, they simply state that one thing is another. Metaphors are therefore a bit harder to spot, but once you get used ...

You need to finish each simile so it makes sense. For example: 'As sad as a child on Christmas Day' doesn't make sense as children are usually happy on Christmas day.

You need to finish each simile so it makes sense. For example: 'As sad as a child on Christmas Day' doesn't make sense as children are usually happy on Christmas day.