analogy
noun
Analogy means comparing two things that are similar in some way. It is used as a way of understanding or explaining something by showing how it is like something else.
Example
- Life is like a roller coaster, you have highs and lows but you enjoy the ride.
- Reading is like a journey, the more you read the further you travel.
- Life is like a game of chess, you need to make wise moves to win.