Metaphor

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things. A metaphor suggests that one thing IS another thing, or is equal to another thing.

Example From Text

Coyote, like many of the animals, had no need for the warmth of the fire, because he had a thick winter coat.

Explanation

Coyote's fur protects him from the cold winter weather. The author compares Coyote's fur to a "thick winter coat" that a person would wear in the winter to keep warm.