Do you know what simile is in Yoruba?

SIMILE APA KININ

Yoruba is such a beautiful language which is quite dynamic in it's own way. Could remember those times when my father will always compare any object or situation with something else. then I do wonder what the similarities were if any. It dawn on me when I understand figure of speech in English. Below examples are popular among lots that grew up hearing.
1. O  dudu bii koro eedu
As black as charcoal
2. O buru bii ekun
As wild as a lion
3. O dara bi egbin
As pretty as a damsel
4. O d'ojuru bii ese telo
As scattered as tailor's feet
5.O dun bii oyin
As sweet as honey
6. O duro bii igi
As still as a tree
7. O funfun bii l'ekeleke
As white as cattle egret bird
8. O gaa bii ope
As tall as a palm tree
9. O gbon bii opele
As wise as an oracle
10. O jina bi orun
As far as heaven
11. O kere bii ina gun
As small as fire a fly
12. O koro bii ewuro
As bitter as bitter leaf
13. O mọlẹ bi orun
As bright as the sun
14. O n faa bii igbin
As sluggish as a snail
15. O n fo bi ẹyẹ
It's flying like a bird