An implied comparison between two ideas that is conveyed by the abstract meaning contained in the words used to make the comparison is a:

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A metaphor is an implied comparison between two things that are not actually alike, but share a common characteristic or quality. A metaphor does not use "like" or "as" to make the comparison, but rather relies on the abstract meaning conveyed by the words used.

An Implied Comparison Between Two Ideas That Is Conveyed by the Abstract