Several readers recall Ray Bradbury for his many uses of similes. In the story, The Veldt, its clear to see that he used the technique when he compares the children's cheeks and eyes to common objects. The readers informed that the children are coming through the front and their eyes look like blue quartz marbles and their cheeks look like minty candy. It’s clear to see this when he says, “Wendy and Peter were coming in the front door, cheeks like peppermint candy, eyes like bright blue agate marbles…” (Page 21) In other words, the two kids appear to have rosy cheeks and bold blue eyes. By using similes, it becomes easier for the reader to clearly imagine what is happening in the story.
