They are alike because they both have the "n" sound as the beginning. KNit and GName but have the "nnn" sound.
The difference is the same sound is spelled differently. They both make the same nnn sound, but the first two letters are different.
I assume you mean a simile. A simile is a comparison made by using the words like or as: "Her hair was as gold as a lion's mane", "His beard was like tiny wires brushing her skin."
When asking a question, it's good to provide as much information as possible. If you can provide the paragraph in question, I can edit the answer to address your specific question.
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I would love to help you but does not really make sense sorry
Explanation:
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