Two of the most basic forms of figurative language are similes and metaphors. Both are embraced by poets around the globe and throughout time. Many of the examples in today's lesson are pulled from poetry, but you can find similes and metaphors used quite often in prose as well. I am writing about them together because they are both means of comparing one thing to another in order to better illustrate an idea. However, one major difference sets them apart. |
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