i know that when "as" or "like" are used it is metaphor, but what is what I have described?
2007-01-14 10:45:48 · 5 answers · asked by John Frusciante 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
It would be "Metaphor". such as "love is a battlefield". The part about "without using like or as" is getting you to exclude "Simile". and example of a simile would be "love is like a battlefield"
2007-01-14 10:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by hersheykiss8908 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When 'like' or 'as' is used the comparison is a simile. To compare two seemingly incomparable objects without using the words as or like is a metaphor.
2007-01-14 18:51:44 · answer #2 · answered by irish1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Metaphor is when you use two nouns and compare or contrast them to one another. Unlike simile, you don't use "like" or "as" in the comparison.
2007-01-14 18:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have it backwards. A "simile" uses "like" or "as".
A metaphor does exactly what you describe. Example: "The road was ribbon."
2007-01-14 20:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by Elise C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, dear. A metaphor is when you do not use "like" or "as." Example: Your eyes are the sun that light up the sky.
A simile is when you do use "like" or "as." Example: Your lips are soft like rose petals.
2007-01-14 19:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by justme3087 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋