Although Similes and Metaphors are used to compare an object, They are fairly different. Similes use the words "like and "as" to compare something. An example of a phrase that uses simile is "Flow like a river". The word "flow" is being compared to a river while using the word "like". Metaphors also compare things but more of a straightforward way. Unlike simile, It doesn't use the words "Like or "as". An example of a metaphor is "You are the apple of my eye". Metaphors are quite tricky to understand. It doesn't mean that you are an actual apple but meaning that when I see you I become happy.
Simile and Metaphors are also used by many mainstream songwriters and artist
One of a popular song that uses simile is "Drip" by rapper Cardi B
Give me little something to remember (Cardi!)
Tryna make love in a Sprinter (yeah)
Quick to drop a nigga like Kemba (go)
Lookin' like a right swipe on Tinder (woo)…
It's a simile because it used the word "like" to compare an object
Metaphors can also be seen in mainstream music. "Titanium" by David Guetta used a metaphor
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
Shot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
Shot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
It's a Metaphor because the song describes that the person saying it isn't actually real titanium but
rather a more dramatic and effective way of saying "I am strong".
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