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Metaphor
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a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning
What is a "metaphor"?
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one thing is another, highlighting a particular quality or aspect they share, without using "like" or "as". For example, saying "Time is a thief" suggests that time steals moments from lives, even though time is not literally a thief. Metaphors help convey meanings and emotions in a more vivid and imaginative way by creating direct comparisons between different concepts.
metaphor
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metaphoric
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metaphoric
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Example
In the novel, the storm is a metaphor for the chaos in the protagonist's life.
He used the metaphor of a journey to describe the process of personal growth.
In her poem, the author uses a metaphor to compare love to a blooming flower.
He used metaphors to describe the power of nature in his poem.
The textual analysis of the poem revealed layers of symbolism and metaphor.
