How are similes and metaphors similar?(1 point)
Both say something is something else.
Both compare two unlike things.
Both are denotations.
Both say something is like something else.
Both compare two unlike things.
The correct answer is: Both compare two unlike things.
Similes and metaphors are both figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between two things. While they share this similarity, it is important to note that they do so in different ways. Similes use the words "like" or "as" to draw a comparison, while metaphors directly state that something is something else.
The correct answer is: Both compare two unlike things.
To arrive at this answer, let's break down the options and analyze each of them:
1. "Both say something is something else" - This is not entirely accurate because while similes and metaphors do compare two things, they don't necessarily state that one thing is exactly the other. They make a comparison between two unlike things using words such as "like" or "as" (for similes) or by asserting that one thing is another (for metaphors).
2. "Both compare two unlike things" - This is the correct answer. Both similes and metaphors make comparisons between two things that are not literally connected or similar. They help create vivid images or express abstract ideas in a more understandable way.
3. "Both are denotations" - This option is incorrect because denotation refers to the literal or dictionary meaning of a word, which is not related to the comparison of two things.
4. "Both say something is like something else" - Although this option is similar to the correct answer, it is not accurate enough. Similes explicitly use "like" or "as" to make a comparison, while metaphors directly assert that one thing is another without using explicit comparative words.
In conclusion, the correct option is that both similes and metaphors compare two unlike things.