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'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: 296 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!   You must vote before you can post a comment. Browse our language polls: Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |  Next »

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