Is "a cat is like a dog a metaphor or simile"?

Answer 1

Similes use like or as. Metaphors make a direct comparison.

Simile, " A cat is like a dog"

Metaphor , "A cat is a dog”

Answer 2

It is a simile because it uses the word “like” in the comparison, “A cat is like a furry pillow”, would be a strong simile.