How are similes and metaphors different
a. similes use like or as and metaphors do not
b. similes are used in poetry, and metaphor are not
c. similes compare unlike things, and metaphor's compare similar things
d. similes use simple meaning, but metaphors have deeper meaning

the correct answer is c. he speculates on what might happen at given points in the future in a world without people. alan h. weisman is an american author, professor, and journalist. authors organize their information with a purpose. they present their ideas in an organized way. this is called text structure. weisman uses text structure so as to improve overall comprehension and to prove his points.