How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

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They are identical and just two expressions for the same concept.A simile provides a more detailed description.A simile employs 'like' or 'as' to draw a comparison, whereas a metaphor does not.A simile always involves animals in its comparison.A simile is only used in poetry, while metaphors appear in prose.

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The key difference is that a simile explicitly uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor makes the comparison directly without those words.