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| − | A '''metaphor''' is a | + | A '''metaphor''' is a figure of speech in which two objects are compared, but without directly comparing them, for example: "My love is a red, red rose" would be a metaphor. However, "My love is ''like'' a red, red rose" is actually a [[simile]], because it uses the word "like" or "as". Metaphors do not use these words. |
Famous users of metaphors include [[Shakespeare]] and [[Milton]]. | Famous users of metaphors include [[Shakespeare]] and [[Milton]]. | ||
[[Category:Parts of Speech]] | [[Category:Parts of Speech]] | ||
Revision as of 20:56, September 20, 2008
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which two objects are compared, but without directly comparing them, for example: "My love is a red, red rose" would be a metaphor. However, "My love is like a red, red rose" is actually a simile, because it uses the word "like" or "as". Metaphors do not use these words.
Famous users of metaphors include Shakespeare and Milton.