What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
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A metaphor directly equates one thing to another for rhetorical effect, asserting that they are the same. For instance, "Time is a thief." A simile, on the other hand, compares two different things using "like" or "as," highlighting similarities without stating equivalence. An example is "As brave aRead more
A metaphor directly equates one thing to another for rhetorical effect, asserting that they are the same. For instance, “Time is a thief.” A simile, on the other hand, compares two different things using “like” or “as,” highlighting similarities without stating equivalence. An example is “As brave as a lion.” Both convey comparisons, but a metaphor suggests a direct identity, while a simile maintains a distinction.
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