Shakespeare uses words to explain a metaphor in the story of Romeo and Juliet.

When romeo is talking to god about he’s a boat and god is guiding to he’s destiny.

“I fear, too early: for my mind misgives
Some consequence yet hanging in the stars
Shall bitterly begin his fearful date
With this night’s revels and expire the term
Of a despised life closed in my breast
By some vile forfeit of untimely death.
But He, that hath the steerage of my course,
Direct my sail! On, lusty gentlemen.”

Theres a metaphor in this section of romeo and Juliet “that hath the steerage of my course direct my sail! On, lusty gentlemen.” That god is guiding him through his life