Question

Is the phrase "like a moth to a flame" a simile or metaphor? i can see both....

Similes always use "like" or "as", which the phrase has "like" although it's not comparing...

So my answer is metaphor, but I'm not sure. Help!

Answer 1

The phrase is incomplete. We assume it's something like "She's attracted to football players like a moth to a flame."

Now what do you think this is?

Btw -- out of four words in your School Subject, you've misspelled two of them.

Answer 2

It is Metaphor. I think

Answer 3

I know I misspelled two words; I figured it out as soon as I posted it. I always misspell language (and guard) for some reason and metaphor was an honest typo. My apologies.

I'm still confused...is the new phrase, "she's attracted to football players like a moth to a flame", comparing? Does a simile even have to be comparing?
Now that you made it complete, I think it's a simile because "like" is now used in the sentence.

Answer 4

Yes, it's a simile because of the word "like."

Answer 5

Thanks.:-)

Answer 6

You're welcome.

Answer 7

It is a simile due to "like".

Answer 8

It is a simile.

Answer 9

its will be a similie cause of like

Answer 10

No, no, no its a hyperbole