Mr A's Literary devices.. Metaphors.

​To be able to identify and use metaphors

​Get a good score in the quiz.

​A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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​Examples.

​John's suggestion was just a Band-Aid for the problem.

• The cast on his broken leg was a plaster shackle.

• America is a melting pot.

• Her lovely voice was music to his ears.

• The world is a stage.

• My kid's room is a disaster area.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

​This video shows how songs often use metaphorts.