Conceit

Definition

A conceit is a highly elaborate and extended metaphor that compares two very dissimilar things. It often involves surprising or unconventional comparisons.

Related terms

Metaphor:

A figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things without using "like" or "as."

Simile:

A figure of speech that compares two unrelated things using "like" or "as."

Extended metaphor: A metaphor that is developed over several lines or throughout an entire poem.