A simile is a comparison of two ideas or objects, usually using like or as. Her nose is LIKE a waterfall, always running. Her teeth are LIKE stars, they come out at night. A metaphor is a comparison when one thing is said to BE the other, and is not just a comparison. Her nose IS a waterfall, always running. Her teeth ARE stars, they come out at night.
No. If a comparison uses like or as, it becomes a simile.
Any comparison that uses like or as is a simile. Otherwise it is a metaphor. Like a giant bird flapping its wings, the airplane flew over the field. Simile. The airplane accelerated down the runway and with a mighty leap the giant bird flew into the sky. Metaphor
The phrase "as shy as a fox" is a simile. It compares the level of shyness to that of a fox using "as," which is a characteristic feature of similes. Metaphors, on the other hand, make direct comparisons without using "like" or "as." In this case, the comparison highlights the perceived shy nature of foxes.
The phrase "Mary was as sweet as a pie" is a simile. This is because it uses "as" to directly compare Mary's sweetness to that of a pie, highlighting her pleasant nature through this figurative expression. Metaphors, on the other hand, would state that Mary is a pie, rather than comparing her to one.
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A simile is a comparison of two objects using the words "like" or "as." For example: That soup was as salty as the ocean! Similes are like metaphors except that metaphors do not use like or as.
That is a simile becuase it uses as. Metaphors don't use "like" or "as".
Actually, no. They have some differences.
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No. If a comparison uses like or as, it becomes a simile.
The mans hair is as white as snow is a simile.
Yes, it is a simile. Keep in mind that a simile is a metaphor, but not all metaphors are similes. A simile is a metaphor that uses the words like or as for the comparison.
Metaphor. Metaphors are straight comparisons, whereas Similes use a comparing word. Did that make sense?
Using comparisons in poems, which a simile does, provides better imagery and description to your poem. Metaphors and personification are effective as well.