Simile & Metaphors 

• Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons, the difference between similes and metaphors comes down to a word. Similes use the words like or as to compare things.

• Metaphors are a bit more subtle. You can remember the difference between similes and metaphors by remembering that simile has the letter l in it, just like the word “like,” which you often use in a simile.

Comparisons of Simile and Metaphor:

Simile	Metaphor
Oh, he’s as solid as a rock. – He is very dependable.	Oh, he’s the rock of my life. – He is the steadying influence on my life.
He eats like a pig. He has terrible table manners.	He really is a pig. He is not polite.
She slept like an angel. – She slept soundly.	Oh, she‘s such an angel. – She is wonderful.
The baby was as good as gold. – The baby didn’t cause any problem and probably slept the whole time.	All that glitters is not gold. (William Shakespeare) – Don’t be fooled by what you see.
He’s as cunning as a fox. He’s very sly and clever.	Oh, isn’t he a real fox! He’s very good looking.

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