A metaphor is best defined as a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing. This is different from a simile, which makes comparisons using the words "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
A figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
A figure of speech that substitutes an agreeable phrase in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant
A figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike using the words like or as
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