Metaphors and similes
A.
Simile :
Definition : A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using the
words like or as.
- The
island is like a star from the sky
- The
lake is as smooth as a glass
- He
sings like a blue bird
B.
Metaphor :
Definition : A metaphor states that one thing is something
else. It is a comparison, but it does NOT use like or as to make the comparison.
- The
leaves are a blanket covering the ground
- The
lake is a mirror of beauty.