Simile vs Metaphor

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a simile: 'The Math test was as easy as ABC.'

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This sentence compares the ease of the Math test to the simplicity of the alphabet.

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Example of a simile: 'Her voice rang clear as a bell.'

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This sentence compares the clarity of her voice to the sound of a bell.

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Example of a simile: 'My mom sees everything, she has eyes like a hawk.'

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This sentence compares the sharpness of her vision to that of a hawk.

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Example of a simile: 'Tom was walking as slow as a snail.'

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This sentence compares Tom's slow walking speed to that of a snail.

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Example of a simile: 'She was like a sister to me.'

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This sentence compares the closeness of their relationship to that of siblings.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'

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This is a metaphor, comparing the world to a stage without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This is a simile, comparing bravery to that of a lion using 'as'.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both are figures of speech used to create comparisons and enhance descriptions.