Quote by Steven Wright

A metaphor is like a simile.

A metaphor is like a simile.

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This quote implies that a metaphor is similar in nature to a simile. Both figures of speech are used to make comparisons, but they differ in their construction. A simile uses "like" or "as" to draw a comparison, while a metaphor directly equates two different objects or ideas. Despite their differences, both figures of speech serve the purpose of enhancing the meaning of a statement or conveying it in a more vivid and imaginative way.

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