is described as "a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are basically dissimilar." In other words, it describes one thing in terms of another. It is comparative, and thus goes beyond a mere descriptive adjective. A metaphor describes one object as being or having the characteristics of a second object.
Metaphors are meant to create an impact in the minds
of readers. The aim of this literary tool is to convey a thought more
forcefully than a plain statement would.They are exaggerated expressions no
doubt, but they are exaggerated because they are supposed to paint a vivid
picture, or become a profound statement or saying.
Example
:
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Broken heart - Your heart is
not literally broken into pieces; you just feel hurt and sad.
·
The light of my life - The
person described by this metaphor isn't really providing physical light. He or
she is just someone who brings happiness or joy.
·
Feel blue - No one actually
ever feels like the color blue, although many people say they are "feeling
blue" to mean they are feeling sad.
·
Fade off to sleep - You don't
actually fade, you simply go to sleep.
·
Time is a thief - Time isn't
really stealing anything, this metaphor just indicates that time passes quickly
and our lives pass us by.
· He is the apple of my eye - There is,
of course, no real apple in a person's eye. The "apple" is someone
beloved and held dear.
SIMILE
A simile is a figure of speech consisting of a comparison using like or as. Well-chosen similes can be used to enliven writing or as an alternative to description using adjectives.
A simile is a figure of speech consisting of a comparison using like or as. Well-chosen similes can be used to enliven writing or as an alternative to description using adjectives.
Example :
- Heart like a stone
- · O my love is like a red, red rose
- · He was as brave as a lion in a fight.
- · He swam like a fish through rough waters
SYMBOL
Something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible or abstract and much larger in scope and complexity than the symbol itself.
Something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible or abstract and much larger in scope and complexity than the symbol itself.
Example :
·
A golden ring symbolized marriage, love,
fidelity, commitment, trust, family and the other characteristics of
connubiality.
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