Metaphor, Silime and Symbol

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Metaphor
A figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
Simile
A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. Unlike a metaphor, a simile draws resemblance with the help of the words “like” or “as”. Therefore, it is a direct comparison.
Metaphor Vs Simile
Metaphors and similes both call attention to how two different things are similar, so people listening to you can apply the qualities of one thing to the other. The difference between metaphors and similes is that similes hit you over the head with the comparison by using explicit words such as “like” or “as,” -- When Jon Bon Jovi sings “My heart is like an open highway,” that's a simile because he used the word “like” to directly make the comparison. Metaphors, on the other hand, don't use direct comparison words. When Tom Cochrane sings “Life is a Highway,” that's a metaphor because there's no word such as "like" or "as."

Similes and Metaphors are both used to make comparisons or elucidate concepts.
Metaphors simply state a comparison. Similes use the words “like” or “as” to compare things. Because they both make comparisons, all similes are metaphors, but not all metaphors are similes.
Here are some examples of similes and metaphors:
Life is like a box of chocolates. (Simile)
My life is an open book. (Metaphor)
That baby is as cute as a button! (Simile)
Baby, you’re a firework. (Metaphor)
Both similes and metaphors add color and depth to language. Share your favorite similes and metaphors in the comments!
Symbol
Something that stands for or suggests something else by reason of relationship, association, convention, or accidental resemblance; especially :  a visible sign of something invisible <the lion is a symbol of courage>

Common Examples of Symbolism in Everyday Life

In our daily life, we can easily identify objects, which can be taken as examples of symbol such as the following:
  • The dove is a symbol of peace.
  • A red rose or red color stands for love or romance.
  • Black is a symbol that represents evil or death.
  • A ladder may stand as a symbol for a connection between the heaven and the earth.
  • A broken mirror may symbolize separation
 Reference
http://literarydevices.net/symbolism/
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbol
http://literarydevices.net/simile/
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/metaphor
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/metaphors-and-similes
http://www.grammarly.com/blog/2015/whats-the-difference-between-a-simile-and-a-metaphor/




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