Metaphor

Metaphor: Apple of my eye Comparison: Comparing a Person to something that is very important. (an apple) Analogies: Something, but usually someone, that you enjoy above all others. Something that caches your attention Someone that is very special to you. Someone who you aspire to be like Someone who you can't take your eyes off of.



Metaphor: School is a gateway to adulthood Comparison: It is comparing the school to a door to adulthood. Analogies: It prepares you for adult life Teaches you how to survive School is an important aspect of life You have to succeed to survive School teaches you life skills

Metaphor: She is a dog when she eats

Comparison: Comparing someones eating habits to a dogs. Analogies: She is a messy eater She eats a lot She's always hungry She's grumpy when she's hungry She's noisy when she eats She has bad manners

Metaphor: A heart of stone Comparison: Comparing a person who does not express emotions to a stone which does not feel any emotions. Analogies: Someone who is not sensitive. Cold hearted Doesn't feel empathy or any emotions relating to others Does not feel Sympathy Someone who does not express their emotions