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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? Group of answer choices Both are comparisons between 2 unlike things, but similes use the words "like" or "as" and metaphors don't Both are comparisons between 2 unlike things, but metaphors use the words "like" or "as" and similes don't Similes compare and metaphors contrast and both use "like" or "as" They are the same

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Answer:

Both are comparisons between 2 unlike things, but similes use the words "like" or "as" and metaphors don't.

Step-by-step explanation:

Example of a Simile: My cheeks turned red as a tomato.

Example of a Metaphor: It's raining cats and dogs.

Hope this helps you!!

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