How do you interpret a metaphor?

Metaphors -- comparisons of two unlike things without using “like” or “as” -- are commonly used in prose and poetry to advance a theme, setting, character or plot. To analyze a metaphor, you must first identify it. Mark the passage with a highlighter or pen to indicate the exact metaphor

hi   i took this test in k12 2 weeks ago your answer is the name of it 14 points it failed because america was not behind him with this idea and it nevr passed the sentate

2   irelenad and jews wernt with him because he was focusing more on the war then them