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Would "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" be a Metaphor?

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Answer:

This Isn't a metaphor

Step-by-step explanation:

Metaphors are used not to compare but to add exaggeration.

Even though there isn't "like" or "as" in the text he still uses the word compare in a context where you can infer he knows she is indeed not the summer's day, but could be describe as such.

Metaphor ex: My face became a tomato as my classmates laughed at me.

Slimily ex: My face was as bright as a tomato after hearing the mocking laughter of my class. I could be more embarrass, I internalized with my eyes stuck to the floor.

Similes compared to things. Metaphors do not.

User Yardena
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yeah because it doesnt use like or as

User Calin Leafshade
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