what is a metaphor?

Answer 1

A metaphor compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as."

For more information and examples of metaphors, check these sites.

http://www.rhlschool.com/eng3n26.htm

http://grammar.about.com/od/mo/g/metaphorterm.htm

Answer 2

It is a comparison between to unalike things NOT using the words like or as.

e.x. it's raining cats and dogs!

Answer 3

another e.x. a spoon full of desire