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To use metaphor effectively, consider the following tips:

Metaphor is a figure of speech in which one thing is described as if it were another thing, often to create a vivid or evocative representation. Unlike simile, which compares two things using "like" or "as," metaphor equates one thing with another, stating that one is, in fact, the other. For example, "He is a lion on the battlefield" or "Life is a journey." Metaphors have the power to transform our understanding of the world, revealing new perspectives and insights that might otherwise remain hidden. Collins Cobuild English Guides 7 Metaphor.pdf

Consider these common English phrases:

The Collins Cobuild guide explores various applications of metaphor, including: To use metaphor effectively, consider the following tips:

About 40 pages of practice activities: