When should I use simile instead of metaphor?
Use similes when you want to maintain distance between the two things being compared or when the comparison might be unexpected. Similes are clearer but less immersive than metaphors. 'Our process is like a Swiss watch' is clearer than 'Our process is a Swiss watch.'
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Compare using "like" or "as" to clarify and add color.
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