Metaphor –
Does not use like or as and links more directly by saying it is
Allows us to gain an understanding of a person or thing because of our knowledge of a shared trait
Simile- uses like or as, they are similar in some way
gain an understanding of a person or thing because of the knowledge of the shared trait.
life is like a hike, the climb is hard but the view at the top is worth it
death is like winter, as the cold comes the trees go bare
life is a map, you choose which path you go on
death is like a sparkler, it burns and fizzles but eventually goes out
life is like an onion, there are many layers and stages
home is like Antarctica, we have no heating
my room is like a dolls house, designed for a 6 year old
my house is like a palace and im Elsa
my brother is like a mosquito, annoying and doesn’t go away
my home is like a hotel, we always have unexpected visitors
the sun is like hope, there is always brightness in every day
the ocean