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Metaphor Example & Definition of Metaphor

Metaphor:

Metaphor is an implicit comparison between two different things. It is a compressed form of simile. Liza is a rose is an example of metaphor as there is an implied comparison between the colour, softness, fragrance, etc. of the rose and those of Liza. It becomes a simile if the comparison is made explicit: Liza is like a rose.
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