Question

The quote is an example of a metaphor. Explain why.

"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them."

Answer 1

This is comparing a persons work to castles in the air without the use of "like" or "as"

Answer 2

The quote is an example of a metaphor because it uses an implicit comparison, comparing your dreams and aspirations to castles built in the air. The imagery of the metaphor establishes that both are grandiose and impressive, but require a foundation built under them in order to become reality.