A metaphor places two dissimilar objects into a close relationship such that "A is B," whereas a simile compares two objects, "A is like B."

Name: A metaphor places two dissimilar objects into a close relationship such that "A is B," whereas a simile compares two objects, "A is like B."
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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, creating a direct comparison without using "like" or "as," while a simile uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison between two different things.

A Metaphor Places Two Dissimilar Objects into a Close Relationship