METAPHOR
A Metaphor is a implied Simile.
It doesn't state that one thing is like another or acts as another, but takes that for granted without the use of words 'as', 'like', 'so' and proceeds as if the two things were one.
In this figure of speech, there is a comparison of one thing with the other without using any comparative word.
In other words, when two unlike things are compared implicitly, as if the two things are synonymous or one, the figure of speech is Metaphor.
Examples :
1. Life is not a bed of roses.
The given line is an example of Metaphor.
Here, life is implicitly compared to a bed bedecked with roses.
2. Children are the most beautiful flowers in the garden of humanity.
The given line is an example of Metaphor.
Here, children are implicitly compared to flowers in a garden.
3. He was the lion in the battle.
The given line is an example of Metaphor.
Here, there is a comparison between the man and the lion. The quality of comparison is 'bravery'. There is no usage of any comparative word.
4. Life is a gift to be used everyday.
Life is implicitly compared to a gift.
5. She has a heart of stone.
Her heart is implicitly compared to stone.
6. All the world's a stage.
The world is implicitly compared to a stage.
7. My daughter is the star of the family.
8. The river is life to these people.
9. The camel is the ship of the desert.
10. Dreams are the stories we write in our sleep.
11. They are epics in stones.
12. He called him the chief jewel in his kingdom.
Every Simile can be compressed into a Metaphor and every Metaphor can be expanded into a Simile.
Examples:
Life is like a dream. (Simile)
Life is a dream. (Metaphor)
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