What is the metaphor in "My pencil is...The key to my creativity, as I write of a world far away."

A metaphor is a similie that does not use like or as. This metaphor is comparing a pencil to a key. Specifically the key to someone's creativity.

Explanation:

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conflicting values are demonstrated between two different groups in animal farm. first, the farm animals value hard work. this is shown by them working late and working long hours at the request of the pigs. napoleon and the pigs, however, sleep late daily. furthermore, the animals value equality. this differs from the value of napoleon and the other pigs. instead of equality, they value only gaining power and maintaining their own privilege, which is demonstrated by their taking extra milk and sleeping in beds.