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
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of metaphor?
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.