As we know, the terms metaphor, simileand analogy are the same but the meanings of those three terms differentiates. To be able to see the differences of the meanings, we have provided a simple definition of each terms.
Metaphor : The term 'metaphor' is often use in everyday life. It can be known as a figure of speech. It uses one thing to mean another and make comparisons between them. An example of this is 'He is such a snake'. From that metaphor, without figuring out the meaning behind it, it simply means that he is a snake. Further on when we figure out the meaning, we can know that a snake is sneaky and dangerous, therefore the sentences is showing that he is full of danger.
Simile : Whereas similes, it is a form of metaphor that uses two different things to make a new meaning. Similes often uses word such as ‘like’ or ‘as’. For example; “He eats like a pig” which simply means that he eats greedily and untidy.
Analogy : For analogy, it is more complicated. It shows similarity between things that might seem different. Rather than a figure speech like metaphor, analogy is more of a logical argument. Analogy supports the idea of how two things are alike by pointing out the shared characteristics between the two things. By showing that the two things are alike, analogy also points out that they are quite similar in other ways as well.
An example of analogy is :
A computer mouse and a real mouse.
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