Metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using words like "like" or "as". It's a powerful tool that creates vivid imagery and deepens the meaning of a text.
Here are some examples:
* "The city was a jungle." (compares the city to a jungle, emphasizing its chaotic and wild nature)
* "Her eyes were pools of sadness." (compares her eyes to pools, suggesting the depth of her sorrow)
* "He is a wolf in sheep's clothing." (compares a person to a wolf, implying that he is deceptive and dangerous)
Simile, on the other hand, is another figure of speech that also compares unlike things, but it does use words like "like" or "as".
For example:
* "His hair was like a lion's mane." (compares his hair to a lion's mane, emphasizing its thickness and wildness)
While metaphor and simile both compare things, metaphor creates a stronger, more direct connection between the two, while simile provides a less intense comparison.