Question

How are similes and metaphors different?

A. Similes use like or as and metaphors do not.
B similes compare unlike things, and metaphors compares similar things.
C. similes are used in poetry, and metaphors are not.
D. similes use simple meanings, but metaphors have deeper meanings.

Answer 1

A. Similes use like or as metaphors do not.

Example:

Her eyes are like diamonds - simile

Her eyes are diamonds - metaphor

Answer 2

The best answer to your question is A.