Metaphor(noun)
A figure of speech that describes something by saying it is something else (not literally), to create a strong comparison. (????)
Synonyms: Analogy, Comparison, Symbol, Image
Antonyms: Literalness, Fact, Reality, Directness
Trick to remember: “META + PHOR” — think “meaning transfer”: one thing’s meaning is carried onto another to compare powerfully.
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