Asked by Itsmemario

Metaphor or Simile?

To laughter and contempt; that she may feel
How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is
To have a thankless child! Away, away!
Answered by Ms. Sue
It's a metaphor.

http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/figures-simile.htm

Answered by Itsmemario
Okay i understand how it would not be a simile but how would it be a metaphor??
Answered by Writeacher
What two things are being compared?
Answered by Itsmemario
serpents tooth and thankless child?
Answered by Writeacher
Right. And without the use of "like" or "as," it's considered a metaphor.
Answered by Itsmemario
Gracias
Answered by Writeacher
De nada!
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