What type of figurative language is as steady a ticking clock?

The phrase "as steady as a ticking clock" is an example of a simile.

Here's why:

* Simile: A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."

* The comparison: In this case, the phrase compares something (which is not explicitly stated but is implied by the context) to the steady rhythm of a ticking clock.

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