[stylist] Metaphor or simile

[Edward Green]

Hi Bill,

I'm sure the fans of simile will work to ensure this topic gather momentum like a rolling stone, while the fans of metaphor will seek to kill it stone dead.

Cheers,

Ed
> On 24 May 2016, at 11:25, Bill Outman via stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Good morning, list.  
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> The discussion came up over the weekend within my circle or the difference
> between a metaphor and a simile.  
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> I thought I remembered the distinction correctly but looked it up and it
> seemed to be the reverse of what I thought I had learned.  
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> This would be a good discussion topic to help us all sharpen our craft.  
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> Bill Outman 
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