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English Language Arts · Grades 3–4

Metaphor

noun

A figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were something else, without using 'like' or 'as.'

Example Sentences

"'Life is a rollercoaster' is a metaphor."

"The teacher used a metaphor when she said 'the world is a stage.'"

Synonyms & Related Terms

comparisonfigure of speech

Quick Check

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Study Tips

To remember metaphor, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.