Trying to relate to the text as you read will
you read more actively
teach you new vocabulary
show you how to perform tasks
keep you from being entertained

what is the question you are trying to ask here

the use of “as” in the example to draw the resemblance. some more examples of common similes are given below. common examples of simile. our soldiers are as brave as lions. her cheeks are red like a rose. he is as funny as a monkey. the water well was as dry as a bone. he is as cunning as a fox. simile introduces vividness into what we say.