simile: he's as reluctant as a smoker going in for lung cancer test
metaphor: he's a smoker going in for a lung cancer test
a good metaphor for describing a criminal is the criminal was like an explosion of heat
No, that is a metaphor. I think. ^^
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His eyes were a tranquil green pool, flecked with brown and gold in the sunlight (metaphor) or Her eyes were hazel like emeralds burried in dirty (simile)
There are several poetic elements in the poem "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night." The actual phrase and specifically the word "night" is a metaphor for death.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying one is the other. To make "dark" a good sentence using a metaphor, you could say something like "The darkness was a blanket wrapping me in solitude." This comparison creates a vivid image and adds depth to the description of darkness.
A simile is a comparison to something else, using the words like or as. Example: "A good fiction writer of is an author who puts words together like Ernest Hemingway reincarnated."
To write a poem in response to Hester's story, consider using a metaphor where Hester's life is likened to a rose blooming through adversity, symbolizing her strength and resilience. You could also incorporate a simile comparing Hester to a lone wolf navigating the wilderness of societal judgment, highlighting her independence and courage. Experiment with these literary devices to capture the essence of Hester's experiences in a creative and meaningful way.
Similie- comparing using "like" or "as" Metaphor-comparing without using "like" or "as" Personification-giving inanimate objects human characteristics
simile for stuck
It is not a simile!
A SIMILE is a phrase that describes something in comparison to the characteristics of something else, usually using the words like or as.Some examples:He is as sneaky as a weasel.A book is like a good meal.Her teeth are like pearls.A METAPHOR directly compares two things which may be quite different, because one has a characteristic that is similar to the other. It usually uses linking verbs such as is, are, was or were.Some examples:That guy is such a snake in the grass.Her eyes were glowing coals.That linebacker is a mountain.