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A comparison using like or as is a simile. A comparison without them is a metaphor.
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What two words are commonly found in similes?
A simile is a comparison between two things using the words "like" and "as." A comparison without these words is known as a metaphor.
Do metaphors use the words like or as?
No. If a comparison uses like or as, it becomes a simile.
What is the literary term for comparison of two things?
If you have used like or as in the comparison then its a simile If not then its a metaphor
Is this a simile my teacher is a really nice teacher?
No, similies involve words like 'as' ex: As big as an elephantNo, a simile is a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as" such as:The sun is like a lightbulbA metaphor is a comparison between two things without the words "like" or "as" such as:The sun is a lightbulb
Is like a preposition in a simile?
Yes. It is a preposition used in a comparison
What are Similes in A Wrinkle in Time?
A simile is a comparison using the words like or as to describe something
What is an extended comparison?
An epic simile. There are numerous examples in Homer's The Odyssey. What qualifies a simile is the comparison of two things (ie. "his heart was like a lion's") using the words "like" or "as". To qualify as an epic simile the comparison is extended using inflated language and poetic description.
What is an extended comparison called?
An epic simile. There are numerous examples in Homer's The Odyssey. What qualifies a simile is the comparison of two things (ie. "his heart was like a lion's") using the words "like" or "as". To qualify as an epic simile the comparison is extended using inflated language and poetic description.
What is a standard used for comparison?
A CONTROL is a standard used for comparison
Is comparison of like ideas copyright infringement?
Only if it is used for plagiarism for unauthorized profit.
What is a comparison between two dissimilar things that does not use comparison words?
Simile
What is a simile for poem?
A simile is the comparison of something to another thing using the words 'like' or 'as'. That car is like a screaming metal death trap!
