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Metaphor

Definition

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, in order to create a particular effect or to make a comparison.

Example Sentences

1The city is a jungle is a metaphor that compares the dangers of city life to those of a wild animal environment.
2Is the phrase 'life is a rollercoaster' a metaphor or a simile?
3The poet used a metaphor to describe her love as a flame that burns brightly but briefly.
4If you say 'he is a lion on the battlefield', you are using a metaphor to describe his bravery.
5Metaphors are often used in literature to create vivid and evocative descriptions of people, places, and experiences.

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