Is this metaphor or simile ? Is this metaphor or simile (of none of these two ) ? : " The island lacks light and shade. It's like a loaf of bread, il will keep us alive, certainly, if we are starved

ค้นหาจากครู ภาษาอังกฤษ หลากหลายคน...

Victoria Charlotte

Is this metaphor or simile ? Is this metaphor or simile (of none of these two ) ? : " The island lacks light and shade. It's like a loaf of bread, il will keep us alive, certainly, if we are starved of reading; but who will prefer it when there are tastier confections and pastries to be had? " Thanks !

คำตอบ · 3

Hi Victoria. The above sentence is a simile. The way to tell the difference is by determining whether the comparison uses the words "like" or "as. If it does, it's a simile; if it does not, it's a metaphor.

Metaphor

ยังไม่พบคำตอบของคุณใช่ไหม

เขียนคำถามของคุณเพื่อให้เจ้าของภาษาช่วยคุณ!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!

Start Learning Today