Poll: 'He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts- for support rather than illumination.' A Lang

'He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts- for support rather than illumination.' A Lang
This is a metaphor.
This is a simile.

Votes: 356
Comments: 1
Added: January 2004

 

Comments:

roots - 7th December 2006 00:56
It's perfectly simple: If the word 'as' or 'like' is used it is a simile. End of discussion. Next question please!
 
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