Question

We have already learnt that when there occurs a comparison in the lines of a poem, the Figure of Speech in that line is a Simile. 

For example : as bright as a star
                       tall just like a tree

However, if the comparison made in the line of a poem is indirectly understood or suggested (implied) without using words (as .............. as, just like) and so on, then the Figure of Speech is called a Metaphor.

For example : Riya is the star of our class.
                       Life is a game. Play it well.

Now say which of the following are the examples of Simile and which contain Metaphor. 

1. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, like a Diamond in the sky.
2. The stormy sea, as dark as coal ____________
3. Old mighty tree, Your branches span the sky ____________
4. Time is money ____________
5. Like a caged bird sadly sings ____________
6. More than clouds, you are soft ____________
7. The Rose is the king of flowers ____________

Answer 1

1. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, like a Diamond in the sky. Simile
2. The stormy sea, as dark as coal. Simile
3. Old mighty tree, Your branches span the sky. Metaphor
4. Time is money. Metaphor
5. Like a caged bird sadly sings. Simile
6. More than clouds, you are soft. Simile 
7. The Rose is the king of flowers. Metaphor