Chrome as Pompeii – A Simile
A simile is used to describe Denis’ first moments unaccompanied at Chrome. “He was rather glad they were all out; it was amusing to wander through the house as though one were exploring a dead, deserted Pompeii”. Thus, the empty house is compared to the archeological site of Pompeii in Italy in terms of vastness and emptiness.
Jenny's eyes – A Simile
Jenny’s eyes are described by means of a simile in order to convey the childlike and innocent aspect of her gaze. “Her brown eyes were like very bright round marbles.” Thus, her brown eyes are compared to bright round marbles with the use of the word ‘like’.
Mary's face – A Simile
The narrator describes Mary’s hair as being “clipped like a page’s.” This simile helps the reader in the task of understanding and creating a mental image of Mary’s hair and appearance.
Mr. Scogan – A simile
Mr. Scogan is described as, “one of those extinct bird-lizards of the Tertiary.” This is a simile used to convey the unlikeable appearance and unsympathetic character of the man
Henry Wimbush – A simile
Henry Wimbush is compared to his own hat in the following passage, “In all those years his pale, rather handsome face had never grown any older; it was like the pale grey bowler hat which he always wore.” Here, the similarity in appearance between Henry and this article of clothing conveys the everlasting youth of the character.
The Swimming Pool – A metaphor
“The swimming pool was a center of noise and activity”. Here the swimming pool is compared to a source of noisy and loud sounds without the use of “like” or “as”.
The Bathing-dress – A Metaphor
“Her wet bathing-dress shone, a torso of black polished marble.” This is a metaphor in which the bathing-dress of the girl winning the swimming contest shone like black polished marble. The comparison was made without the use of ‘like’ or ‘as’.
