Question

Which figure of speech is used in this text?

The old wooden rocking chair that Riley brought home from the rummage sale was as comfortable as a bed of nails.

Questions

Answer 1

Simile
Because it’s comparing the old wooden rocking chair to the bed of nails using the word “as”.

Answer 2

Similie

The comparison of the old wooden rocking chair's comfort to "a bed of nails" is made using the word "as," indicating a direct comparison for emphasis.