Asked by L0velyLayna

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!
Answered by Ms. Sue
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.

Answered by Jman
It is Metaphor. I think
Answered by L0velyLayna
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.
Answered by Writeacher
Yes, it's a simile because of the word "like."
Answered by L0velyLayna
Thanks.:-)
Answered by Writeacher
You're welcome.
Answered by Serenity
It is a simile due to "like".
Answered by Serenity
It is a simile.
Answered by Anonymous
its will be a similie cause of like
Answered by Caleb
No, no, no its a hyperbole
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