What are some examples of metaphores?

Answer 1

A metaphor is an indirect comparison between two objects or saying something is something else. A figure of speech.

You are my sunshine.

Fists of steel.

His voice thundered through the house.

Similies are direct comparisons using like or as.

His voice sounded like thunder.

She is as sweet as pie.

Answer 2

A metaphor is a figure of speech that asserts that something is the same as a generally unrelated other thing. Some examples are:

• Heart of gold - Having good intentions. A sweet unselfish, kindhearted individual.
• Cold-hearted - This refers to a person that lacks sympathy, it doesn't literally meant that someones heart is cold.
• Burning up - This makes the comparison of being hot.
• Stool Pigeon - A decoy or spy, often referred to as an informant.
• Narrow-minded - Being biased, not having an open mind or viewpoint.
• Broken Heart - Your heart is intact but your spirit is crushed. It's being devastated due to a disappointment in love, feeling sorrow and discomfort.

Answer 3

A metaphor is a type of comparison where you apply a term to something it is not usually applied to. Here are some examples.

He is a lion on the Basketball court.

She fell through the trapdoor of depression.

Answer 4

1. "Time is a thief." This metaphor compares time to a thief, suggesting that time can steal moments from our lives without us realizing.
2. "Life is a journey." This metaphor likens life to a journey, highlighting the idea of progress, challenges, and experiences along the way.
3. "Her laughter was music to my ears." This metaphor compares someone's laughter to music, emphasizing how pleasant and enjoyable it was to hear.

Answer 5

If you are grown and do not know any examples of metaphors you are plain crazy . Even the phrase " i am going to my crib is an metaphor!"

Answer 6

the cow jumped over the moon

Answer 7

Love is a disease.

Answer 8

i am