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Simile An explicit comparison between two unlike things by using words such as like, as, appear, than, and seems.

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1 Simile An explicit comparison between two unlike things by using words such as like, as, appear, than, and seems.

2 Metaphor A comparison between two unlike things done implicitly (implied) without words such as like or as.

3 Implied Metaphor A subtle comparison – the terms being compared are not specifically explained.

4 Part or all of the poem consists of a series of related metaphors.
Extended Metaphor Part or all of the poem consists of a series of related metaphors.

5 Controlling Metaphor A single metaphor is at work throughout the poem. All controlling metaphors are extended, but not all extended metaphors are controlling.

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