EGCSE Literature In English 6875 Practice Questions - Eswatini General Certificate Of Secondary Education - Literature In English (Subject Code 6875) Exam

What is the key difference between a simile and a metaphor?

A simile appears only in poetry; a metaphor appears only in prose A simile uses explicit comparison words such as 'like' or 'as'; a metaphor states equivalence directly A simile always exaggerates; a metaphor always understates A simile compares people; a metaphor compares objects

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A simile uses explicit comparison words such as 'like' or 'as'; a metaphor states equivalence directly

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