Figurative language takes many different forms in linguistics and literature. A simile is a comparison of two things using the words like or as. A metaphor is a more direct comparison of two things.
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Â· just now. Report Abuse. As has already been said, saffron and safflower are not the same and cannot be substituted for each other. If you just want the color, but not the flavor, of saffron, you can use turmeric; but your dish will lack the distinctive flavor of saffron. just now. Report Abuse. As has already been said, saffron and safflower are not the same and cannot be substituted for each other. If you just want the color, but not the flavor, of saffron, you can use turmeric; but your dish will lack the distinctive flavor of saffron.