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Metaphor
Metaphor
 A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way
that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.
Uses of Metaphor
 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.
 An object,activity, or idea that is used as a symbol of something else.
Examples of Metaphor
 Love is a battle field
 Chaos is a friend of mine

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Metaphor

  • 2. Metaphor  A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.
  • 3. Uses of Metaphor  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.  An object,activity, or idea that is used as a symbol of something else.
  • 4. Examples of Metaphor  Love is a battle field  Chaos is a friend of mine