I dont understand the difference between similees and metaphores. Can someone explain them?
2007-01-15 12:40:21 · 5 answers · asked by Benjamin 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
a simile uses 'like' and 'as'
ex. Your attitude is as nice as a delicious brownie.
a metaphor gives and metal image without using like and as
ex. go to http://knowgramming.com/metaphor_list.htm
2007-01-15 13:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by Travis Barker♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A metaphor is a mental picture, a simile is a comparison to something else. For example:
Methaphor: Her teeth were the jewels of oysters
Simile: Her teeth were like pearls.
Hope that helped!
2007-01-15 20:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A simile and metaphor are very alike, although they have minor differences. A simile uses the words 'like' or 'as'. Metaphors just get to the point.
EXAMPLES OF SIMILES:
- Her teeth were as white as pearls.
- He fought as dangerously as a dragon when someone bullied her brother.
- I opened the case as gentle as a lamb, careful not to break the contents inside.
EXAMPLES OF METAPHORS:
- Her teeth were gleaming pearls.
- He was a dragon if someone bullied her brother.
- I was a lamb when I opened the case, being careful not to break the contents inside
2014-01-20 19:35:02 · answer #3 · answered by DankHowell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are both comparisons but a simile uses 'like' or 'as' in the sentence, and metaphors dont
2007-01-15 20:57:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't either. Maybe you can help me. What is another word for synonym?
2007-01-15 20:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by Jimfix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋