Sleeping is the metaphor Thoreau frequently uses.
Thoreau frequently uses the metaphor of living a life of quiet desperation to describe living without purpose or meaning, simply going through the motions without truly thriving.
Sleeping.
A lexical metaphor involves the substitution of one word for another in a figurative sense, while a grammatical metaphor involves the transformation of grammatical structures to create metaphorical meanings. Lexical metaphors change the word level, while grammatical metaphors alter the structure of the sentence.
"The metaphor 'tightening the belt' is often used to describe being thrifty. Just as you might tighten your belt to save money on food, being thrifty involves being economical and prudent with resources."
No, "Four corners of the world" is an example of a metaphor, not a metonymy. Metonymy involves substituting a word or phrase with something closely related to it, while a metaphor involves figuratively representing one thing as another.
Conceit is a literary technique that involves the use of a very complex metaphor. It is most often used in poetry.
Its a metaphor
It is a metaphor.
it is neither, it is personification
Figurative statement is a statement, used in a way, different from the usual meaning.
"He was a lion in the fight" is a metaphor.
Implied metaphor is when it gives you the metaphor but doesn't tell what the subject is. A regular metaphor tells you the subject of it.