Here's a breakdown:
* Metaphor: A figure of speech that makes an implicit comparison between two unlike things, without using words like "like" or "as." It suggests that one thing is the other.
* Example: "The lawyer was a wolf in sheep's clothing." Here, the lawyer is compared to a wolf, implying they are cunning and deceptive.
How it works:
1. Subject: The thing you're trying to describe (e.g., the lawyer).
2. Representing Object: The thing you use to represent the subject (e.g., a wolf).
3. Shared Property: The quality or characteristic they both possess (e.g., being cunning and deceptive).
Other techniques that are similar to metaphors:
* Simile: A figure of speech that makes an explicit comparison between two unlike things, using words like "like" or "as."
* Symbolism: The use of objects, characters, or events to represent abstract ideas or concepts.
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