Explanation: A simile is a figure of speech that consists in making a comparison between elements that aren't obviously related, this comparison is made using the words "like" and "as." In the given sentence, we can see a clear example of a simile, that is comparing something to a pair of thick socks that cold cannot bit through, and it uses the word "like" to make the comparison.
Dad scolded Miriam for skipping her chores.<span>No one likes my cooking. </span>Working out always makes me hungry.<span>Playing is all the cat does. </span>