B2
metaphor vs personification vs simile
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| metaphornoun/ˈmet.ə.fɔːr/ | Meaning a way of describing something by calling it something else that has similar qualities | Goes with metaphor for | Example The poet uses the river as a metaphor for time passing. |
| personificationnoun/pərˌsɑː.nɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning describing an object or idea as if it were a person; also a perfect example of a quality | Goes with personification of | Example 'The wind whispered through the trees' is an example of personification. |
| similenoun/ˈsɪm.ə.li/ | Meaning a phrase that compares two things using "like" or "as" | Goes with — | Example "As quiet as a mouse" is a simile that many people use. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
'We'll burn that bridge when we come to it' is a funny mixed .