Faith acts as a compass that guides us through life's unknown terrain, providing direction and purpose.
If you believe strongly enough that you can prevent something bad happening then you will. It means that faith will enable us to find a reason for living in spite of universal meaninglessness.
Its a metaphor
it is neither, it is personification
metaphor
Implied metaphor is when it gives you the metaphor but doesn't tell what the subject is. A regular metaphor tells you the subject of it.
"Faith Healer" by Al Pittman uses several literary devices such as metaphor, imagery, and repetition to explore themes of faith and healing. Pittman's vivid descriptions and use of symbolism draw readers into the emotional and spiritual aspects of the narrative, enhancing its impact and depth.
Metaphor
What is a metaphor???Answer: To keep the cows in!!!!Metaphor~ meadow for??get it??? LOL
Metaphor
An explicit metaphor is a metaphor that is fully explained in great detail. Unlike an implicit metaphor, which the meaning has to be implied.
A metaphor
Embarrassment metaphor