Question

Decide whether the following is a simile, metaphor, or neither.

under veils of white lace



simile
metaphor
neither

Answer 1

Well it isnt using like or as so its not a simile and its not directly saying its something. so i would say its neither. I may not be right but i gave it my best shot.

Answer 2

Neither....(simile and metaphor compares things: no comparison listed)

Answer 3

A simile is comparative, a metaphor is suggestive.

This fragment is not a simile, but whether it's a metaphor or not depends entirely on context.

If the observer is describing a frozen waterfall where perhaps rock walls are hidden "under veils of white lace", then the fragment would be a metaphor.

If the observer is describing a wedding dress where a bride might be draped "under veils of white lace", then the fragment would be neither simile nor metaphor.

Answer 4

neither