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Metaphor

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things by stating that one thing is another thing. It creates vivid imagery by suggesting similarities between two concepts or objects.

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