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nope because then it will turn into a simile
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What words does a metaphor use?
a metaphor doesn't use any specific words, But a metaphor can not use the words "like" or "as". If "like" or "as" is used, it's a simile. A Metaphor is "something used to represent something else" or "A comparison between two things, without using like or as". For example: "life is a journey" - This is a metaphor because it is comparing Life to a Journey, and does NOT use like or as.
What is the metaphor for silly?
the metaphor for silly could be a clown or a jokerSilly like a bucket, or silly as a goose are two possibilities. There are many more.
Is ' the sea roars like a tiger' a simlie or a metaphor?
This is a simile because it uses the word "like" to directly compare the sea to a tiger. A metaphor would not use the word "like" and would instead say something like "the sea is a tiger roaring."
A sound like flat pieces of leather being slapped together a metaphor?
The sound was like a symphony of flat leather pieces dancing in unison, creating a rhythmic percussion.
What is a sentence for the word metaphor?
Her smile was a ray of sunshine, brightening up the room like a metaphorical sunbeam.
How do you know if the sentence is metaphor?
a metaphor uses like or as
Does a metaphor use as?
No, a metaphor is a comparison not using like or as. A simile is a comparison that does use like or as.
Is you feel like a limp dishrag a metaphor or simile?
simile its a simile when you use "like"
What words does a metaphor use?
a metaphor doesn't use any specific words, But a metaphor can not use the words "like" or "as". If "like" or "as" is used, it's a simile. A Metaphor is "something used to represent something else" or "A comparison between two things, without using like or as". For example: "life is a journey" - This is a metaphor because it is comparing Life to a Journey, and does NOT use like or as.
Is Baby you're a firework a metaphor?
yes it is. a metaphor doesn't use like or as
How do you transform a simile into a metaphor?
In simile, you use the words like, as. For example: "She is cute as a puppy."In metaphor, it does not use the words like, as.For example: "He is a pig."So to transform a simile to a metaphor, you should not use the words, like, as in the sentence.For example:Simile- I eat like a pig.Metaphor - I am a pig.Hope this helps.
What is something that doesnt use like or as?
A metaphor.
Is this a simile or metaphor I am a real chicken when it comes to heights?
Metaphor...similes use like or as
Is I felt like a cheetah when I ran the race a simile or a metaphor?
A metaphor
Does a metaphor use is and was?
yes as long as you don`t use like or as
Fast as lightning is it a metaphor or similie?
It is a simile, they use like or as. Like many similes, you could convert it to a metaphor: "In the ring, his hands became bolts of lightning."
Is the moon was a lighthouse in the night sky a similie or metaphor?
It is a metaphor because similes use the words "like" & "as".
