Metaphors and Similes

Question 1

What does it mean to compare?

Answer 1

To look at what is similar or the same.r

Question 2

What is a metaphor?

Answer 2

A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unrelated things. A metaphor is used when something so closely resembles another thing that is said to BE it.

Question 3

What is a simile?

Answer 3

A simile is an indirect comparison between two unrelated things. A simile is used when something closely resembles another thing. Although one thing is very similar to another in one manner it is NOT the same; it is only similar to it.

Question 4

State the method on how to answer a question on metaphors and similes.

Answer 4

1. )State what figure of speech is being used.
2. ) State the comparison. (Be very careful not to swap the two items for comparison around!)
3. )Explain how they are the same.