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Alexandra [31]
2 years ago
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Compare and contrast metaphors and similes and their purposes.

English
1 answer:
ZanzabumX [31]2 years ago
7 0
A metaphore and simile are both be a comparison between two unlike things, however, a simile uses the words like or as to compare, rather than saying something is something. For example...

Simile:
She was as fast as a cheetah.

Metaphor:
She was a cheetah.

Hope I helped, and good luck!

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