Which is the best description of the first settlers in jamestown?
a. families who hoped to settle on small farms
b. fishermen and fur trappers ready to work
c. men and boys who hoped to find gold
d. gentlemen with skills in farming and hunting

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.

3 is blunder, i’m not sure about the last one but the first two look correct