Give an example of a metaphor in literature.

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Give an example of a metaphor in literature.

One example of a metaphor in literature is found in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. In Act II, Scene II, Juliet says, "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" Here, Juliet is comparing Romeo to the sun, using the metaphor to express her love and longing for him.