What Is a Metaphor? Definition, Examples & Usage Guide #106268 (License: Personal Use)

This vibrant educational graphic defines metaphor as a figure of speech that compares two or more unlike things without using “like” or “as,” illustrated by the example “Her desk was a dumpster.” Designed with a playful teal polka-dot background and a decorative yellow-outlined speech bubble, it’s ideal for visual learners in language arts instruction. The clean typography and color-coded text emphasize key concepts for quick comprehension.

Used in K-12 English classrooms, teacher resource sites, or ESL materials to introduce figurative language; matches user intent for quick reference, lesson planning, or student study aids.