Can you give me examples of a metaphor?

Answer 1

A metaphor is when you compare two things without using "like" or "as".

Some examples are:

1) My life is a dream

2) I am a rainbow

3) Time is money

4) Boiling mad

5) Frozen with fear

6) The team captain is a rock

7) Steer away from the controversy

8) I switched the direction of the issue.

9) She followed her own agenda

10)she/he spilled the beans

Metaphor Examples for Kids* Her eyes are jewels sparkling in the sun.(Metaphor)

* Her eyes are as shiny as jewels in the sun.(Simile)

* The harvest moon is a great pumpkin in the sky.(Metaphor)

* The moon during harvest looks like a great pumpkin in the sky.(Simile)

Answer 2

A metaphor is a figure of speech that contains an implied comparison. Here are some examples of metaphors: 1)"Sea of Grief" ( a lot of sadness), 2)"broken heart"(the feeling of being hurt), 3) "the light of my life (someone or something is bringing happiness to your life), 5)"time is a thief"(means that time pass quickly), 6)"he is the apple of my eye",(the "apple" is someone beloved 7)"feeling blue" ( indicate sadness), 8) "inflamed your temper" (a situation where someone gets mad), 9) "reeks of infidelity (means that it is apparent that a person is cheating, 10) "bubbly personality" (means that a person is cheerful).

Answer 3

1. "Time is a thief" - This metaphor implies that time can steal moments or opportunities from us.
2. "Her voice is music to my ears" - This metaphor suggests that someone's voice is pleasing to listen to, as if it were a beautiful melody.
3. "Life is a journey" - This metaphor compares life to a journey, emphasizing the idea of progression, experiences, and unknown paths.

Answer 4

1. The clouds were puffs of cotton candy floating in the sky.

2. David was a wall, hitting every tennis ball that came his way.

3. The burnt muffins were rocks.

Answer 5

- Micheal Flatley was the dancing leaves, swirling in a light breeze.

- He's a giant (very tall)

- She's an angle (very kind)