Figures of Speech
figures of speech are the names for words and phrases used for a nonliteral, rhetorical or creative effect.
Analogy vs Simile vs Metaphor¶
| Analogy | Simile | Metaphor |
|---|---|---|
| Makes a comparison to make a point | Makes an indirect comparison | Makes a direct comparison |
| Uses "like" or "as" | Uses "like" or "as" | Uses "is" or "are" |
| Something is like something else, which means something | Something is like, or similar to something else | Something is something else (but not literally) |