Although simile prepares us for certain metaphorical transfers, it has its own components and rules. The point of resemblance, the items compared, and the degree to which comparative elements are stated or left implicit require dedicated analysis.
فتعين التعرض له
Therefore, simile, too, must be examined.
Treating simile as no more than a passing note within metaphor would overlook its own rhetorical functions. After establishing its relation to majāz, it therefore receives its own systematic treatment.