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The relationship between them began to thaw. This means that the
relationship was changing.
She attended the celebrity roast. The person being roasted is being
honored by people making harmless jokes about him or her.
I feel like a fish out of water. This implies that you are not comfortable
in your surroundings.
She was offended when I said she was as flaky as a snowstorm. That
isnt a very nice comparison to make.
There are plenty of fish in the sea. Unless you really are a fish, this
encourages you to move on and find another potential mate.
Bing Crosby had a velvet voice. Since voices are not made of velvet,
this implies that his voice was smooth and soothing.
Life is like a box of chocolates. This has many meanings and is a great
analogy for life.
For examples that would be particularly fun and informative for children,
check out Analogy Examples for Kids.
Many famous people have also used analogies to explain their positions or
their opinions on an issue. For instance, consider the following analogy
examples:
Similies
A simile compares two things using the words as or like. An example of a
simile would be you are as stubborn as a mule which means to convey the
fact that you are being very stubborn. Another example would be He is as
blind as a bat meaning he doesnt see very well.
Similes are widely used by authors, songwriters, and poets. Following are
some sweet similes:
Sweet
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Metaphors
Metaphors are an analogy where two unlike things are compared but have
something in common. It sounds like you are stating a fact, but you have to
think about it for it to make sense.
For example, if you say, you are the wind beneath my wings you are not
saying that a person can actually be wind. Instead, you are referring to the
support you get from that person.
Metaphors can be humorous while still getting the point across. Others use
strange comparisons but are still effective. Examples include: