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A comparison using like or as is a simile. A comparison without them is a metaphor.

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Unlike a metaphor, a simile?

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Which words indicates that a particular comparison is a simile?

like or as


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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?

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The comparison of unlike things using the words like or as is called?

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Is like a preposition in a simile?

Yes. It is a preposition used in a comparison


What is the part of speech for the word like in a comparison?

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