The passage:
> "The wind was a wild beast, howling through the trees, and the rain beat down like a thousand tiny hammers."
Metaphor:
* The wind is compared to a "wild beast" and the rain to "a thousand tiny hammers."
* This is a metaphor because it is a direct comparison, stating that the wind *is* a wild beast and the rain *is* a thousand tiny hammers. These are not literal statements, but rather figures of speech used to help the reader understand the intensity and force of the storm.
Analysis:
This metaphor helps readers visualize the storm's ferocity. It paints a vivid picture of the wind's howling and the rain's pounding, using familiar images of a powerful beast and relentless hammering.
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