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Metaphor

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'as' or 'like', creating vivid and symbolic meanings. It suggests deeper ideas beyond the literal meaning and is commonly used in language, poetry, and literature to strengthen complex thoughts. An example is Shakespeare's 'All the world’s a stage,' which compares life to a theatre stage, emphasizing the temporary nature of existence.

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Metaphor

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'as' or 'like', creating vivid and symbolic meanings. It suggests deeper ideas beyond the literal meaning and is commonly used in language, poetry, and literature to strengthen complex thoughts. An example is Shakespeare's 'All the world’s a stage,' which compares life to a theatre stage, emphasizing the temporary nature of existence.

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Metaphor

Definition:

A metaphor is a Figure of Speech that directly compares two different things


without using the words “as”, “like”.

Characteristics:

1. Direct Comparison – Compares two different things without using


“like” or “as.”
2. Imaginative – Creates a vivid or symbolic meaning.
3. Hidden Meaning – Suggests deeper ideas beyond the literal meaning.
4. Common in Language – Used in everyday speech, poetry, and
literature.
5. Makes Ideas Stronger – Helps explain complex thoughts in a simple
way.

Example:

“All the world’s a stage.” – William Shakespeare (As You Like It)

Explanation:

This metaphor compares life to a theatre stage, where people are like actors
playing different roles. Just as actors enter and exit the stage, people are
born, live different phases of life, and eventually pass away. This highlights
the idea that life is temporary, and everyone plays a part in it. For these
characteristics this sentence is a Metaphor.

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