Is this a metaphor or a simile? "i am happy as a clam."

Simile

Definition of a simile: "a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (as brave as a lion, sly as fox, a heart of gold)."

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Simile

Explanation:

Simile meaning is using or a comparsing of the words like or as in a sentence.

Metaphor meaning is without using like or as in a sentence.

In the sentence  "I am happy as a clam."

The word as simile.

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i do not know what the passage is but i can give some examples

1. repetitive phrases may be used to create a emphasizing tone

2. pauses in sentences are used to create a dramatic effect but can also be suspenseful

3. using lots of exclamation marks and loud speech such as words in all caps can be creating a excited or possibly angry tone.

4. using lots of questioning phrases my mean that they are in suspicion of something.

5. using lots of questionable statements or questions can imply of a sneeky or sly tone.

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