Take out the "like" and just say Death is a heater. That's a metaphor.
"Like" or "as" makes it a simile.
Yes, the phrase "Death is like a heater that does not work" is a metaphor. It compares death to a malfunctioning heater to convey the idea that death does not perform its intended function or purpose.
Prince Prospero
An extended metaphor is a metaphor that is started early in the work, usually at the beginning, but it can be added later, that evolves and stretches itself throughout the passage. For example if you were to write a paper, and use a road as a metaphor for the path of life, and you were to develop and use this metaphor throughout the paper then it would be an extended metaphor.
It sounds like an idiom to me. Metaphor. (Because man cannot literally be "a piece of work"... that refers to cloth).
did your heater switch go out all of a sudden or did some work like high work and low not work? if some worked your blower resister is most likely bad under your glove box
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The metaphor of an ant often symbolizes diligence, hard work, and cooperation. Ants are known for their ability to work together towards a common goal, demonstrating the importance of teamwork and persistence in achieving success.
When my heater didn't work i had to replace my thermostat.
They work about as well as a space heater.
Can't get my heater to work on my 156
Sounds to me like the turn signals and the heater fan may be on the same fuse?? Jack
If your heater does not work on your 94 Mazda Protege, check the thermostat. You can also check the heater fuse to ensure it has not blown.