Examples of metaphor

Answer 1

A metaphor is a literary tool where a comparison is made that is not literally possible and generally has some kind of symbolic meaning. Unlike a simile, a metaphor does not use the words "like" or "as." The following are examples of metaphors:

1. Life is a roller coaster.

This is a metaphor because life is not literally a roller coaster, but the comparison is made in a symbolic sense.

2. The world is a stage.

This famous Shakespeare quote is an example of a metaphor. The world is not literally a stage, but it has the symbolic qualities of a stage.

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Metaphors are indirect comparisons - He thundered around the room.

Compared with similes which are direct comparisons using like or as - His voice sounded like thunder.

Some examples of metaphor -

She is the apple of my eye.

He is the cornerstone of our organisation.

She has a bubbly personality

Answer 2

{My brother has the heart of a lion} means his/her brother has a strong/brave heart.

{My friend is a giraffe} means his/her friend is very tall

{The boxer had an iron fist} means the boxer has a strong fist

{Her eyes were still, blue pools} means her eyes are very clear,still,blue

Answer 3

comparing words or ideas in a figurative way

Answer 4

Jonathan is a real clown!

Metaphors use "is" and similes use "like" and "as". Hope this helps!

Answer 5

Metaphor: The moon is a woman.

A metaphor directly describes a thing as something else. A simile uses the word like for comparison.

Simile: The moon is like a woman.

Answer 6

His smile is as bright as the sun.