ACE STRATEGY
This article explains the difference between similes and metaphors, providing examples and citing evidence from Taylor Swift's lyrics. Learn how to make effective comparisons in your writing.
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ACE STRATEGY
ACE Strategy A…Answer the question! C…Cite evidence from the text! E…Explain the connection!
Sample question What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Let’s try it out • A- The difference between a simile and a metaphor is the use of the words like and as. • C- In a simile, the words “like” or “as” as used to draw a comparison between two things. In a metaphor, a comparison between to objects is made without the use of “like” or “as”. • E- In one of her songs Taylor Swift makes the statement “you, with your words like knives”. This statement is a simile because it uses the word “like” to make a comparison between someone’s words, and knives.
