Definition of Metaphor

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another. It helps create vivid and imaginative descriptions in writing.

Example:

"Love is a battlefield."

Identifying Metaphors

Identify the metaphors in the following sentences:

• "The world is a stage."
• "Time is a thief."

Creating Metaphors

Think of a concept or object and create a metaphor to compare it to something unexpected or unrelated.

Example: "Laughter is a symphony of joy."

Analyzing Literature

Read the following passage and identify the metaphors used by the author:

"The waves crashed angrily against the shore, their fury uncontrollable."