What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

A) There is no difference between the two

B) A simile compares two unlike things directly by saying or implying that one thing is another while a metaphor compares them indirectly by saying or implying that one thing is similar to another.

C) A metaphor compares two unlike things directly by saying or implying that one thing is another while a simile compares them indirectly by saying or implying that one thing is similar to another.

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Imani Diaz

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Danika Watson · Answer 1

B

Explanation:

A simile is direct. For example, she smells like a rose.

A metaphor is indirect. For example: The trees danced in the wind.