Sunday, August 3, 2025

METAPHOR

 Definition:   A metaphor is a comparison in which one thing is said to be another, helping to explain an idea or make a description more powerful and imaginative.

Examples:

1.     "Time is a thief."
(Time steals moments from our lives, like a thief would)

2.     "The world is a stage."William Shakespeare
(Compares life to a theatrical performance)

3.     "He has a heart of stone."
(Suggests he is emotionally cold or unfeeling)

4.     "Her voice is music to his ears."
(Means her voice is very pleasant)

5.     "Books are keys to wisdom's treasure."
(Compares books to keys that unlock knowledge)

Purpose and Effect of Metaphors:

·        Enhance meaning through symbolic language

·        Make abstract ideas easier to understand

·        Add poetic beauty, emotion, and depth

·        Common in poetry, literature, speeches, and songs

Metaphor vs Simile:

Device

How it compares

Example

Simile

Uses like or as

"She is like a rose."

Metaphor

Direct comparison

"She is a rose."

 

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