Metaphor's

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance-

• "A mighty fortress is our God."

• "Your in the dog house."

• "Mothers meeting."

• "My memory of the event is foggy."

• "The homework was a breeze."

• "Mary stole the spotlight with her performance."

• "The teacher got to the bottom of the problem."

• "Walking on egg shells."

Why Use a Metaphor?

• Metaphors can help readers or listeners to better understand something about the object or idea to which the metaphor is being applied.

• Metaphors can make speaking and writing more lively and interesting.
  

• Metaphors can communicate a great deal of meaning with just a word or a phrase.