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. ... A metaphor states that one thing is another thing. It equates those two things not because they actually are the same, but for the sake of comparison or symbolism.
1- he found out his grandma was in the hospital so he visited her.
2- his grandma was in the hospital
3- his grandma encouraged him
4- first, because he tried his best.
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