Metaphor

📝 Quick Definition

A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"

📚 Detailed Explanation

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. Unlike a simile, it does not use "like" or "as" to make the comparison.

💡 Example

Time is a thief. / The world is a stage.

⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion

Often confused with simile. Remember: metaphors make direct comparisons without "like" or "as".

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📌 Notes/Source

One of the most common literary devices in both poetry and prose.