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Class Notes Metaphors

A metaphor is a figure of speech that indirectly compares two unlike things that share some common attribute or characteristic. Unlike a simile that uses "like" or "as", a metaphor states something "is" something else. Metaphors use "is", "was", "were", or "are" to make the comparison between the two things. Several examples are given that use metaphors to describe things in non-literal ways.

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Class Notes Metaphors

A metaphor is a figure of speech that indirectly compares two unlike things that share some common attribute or characteristic. Unlike a simile that uses "like" or "as", a metaphor states something "is" something else. Metaphors use "is", "was", "were", or "are" to make the comparison between the two things. Several examples are given that use metaphors to describe things in non-literal ways.

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Metaphor English Grammar

A metaphor is a figure of speech that is used to make a comparison between


two things that aren’t alike but do have something in common.

or

Metaphor is a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another
thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar.

or

Unlike a simile, where two things are compared using like or as, a metaphor’s
comparison is more indirect, usually made by stating something
is something else.

Is, was, were, are are used in metaphors.

Examples of metaphor
(1) He was drowning in paperwork.

(2) Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks.

(3) You are my sunshine.

(4) He was a busy bee.

(5) Custard is a happiness in a bowl.

(6) Life is a dream.

(7) Sarah is an angel when she sings .

(8) The alarm clock is my siren, warning me of a new day.

(9) Meera is a walking Dictionary.


(10) The alligator’s teeth are white daggers.

(11) The snow is a white blanket.

(12) My baby bother is a cute little teddy bear.

(13) We are all in the same boat.

(14) You had him in the palm of your hand.

(15) He was a lion in the fight.

(16) He’s a bull in a china shop.

(17) The rain came down in long knitting needles.

(18) Education is your passport to satisfying employment.

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