What is an example of a metaphor in Macbeth?

Answer 1

"Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." Act V Scene V

Macbeth compares life to a useless actor. This SIMILE highlights his acceptance and apathetic mood towards life.

Answer 2

one example of metaphor is "time is a thief".

time is a thief because it steels u .....i bet u dont even get it...

here is a simpler one "take a moment to digest the info"

you should thank me i am only 13!

Answer 3

Let's just use a part of Hamlet everyone knows.

"the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune"

"a sea of troubles"

"flesh is heir to"

"the whips and scorns of time"

"death, the undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveller returns."

"the native hue of resolution"

"the pale cast of thought"

Answer 4

One metaphor used in Thomas Paine's The Crisis is when he talks about the sacredness of unity in the United States. Thomas also uses an implied metaphor when talking about slavery.