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Is a metaphor a comparison between two different or unlike things using like or as in the comparison?
No
Does a metaphor use than?
No, because you compare two things directly eg: life is a roller coaster
What is a complex metaphor?
A complex metaphor is a figurative expression that draws a comparison between two unlike things, often involving multiple layers or components that add depth and nuance to the meaning. Unlike a simple metaphor, which directly equates one thing to another, a complex metaphor may incorporate various elements or scenarios, creating a richer and more intricate imagery. This type of metaphor can engage the reader's imagination and provoke deeper thought about the connections being made. For example, describing life as a "labyrinth of choices" not only suggests complexity but also implies a sense of confusion and exploration.
What is a figure of speech in which an analogy is constructed between two things or ideas?
Metaphor
What is the difference between a metaphor and an extended metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which two dissimilar things are used to make a comparison, but an extended metaphor is a comparison that is continuously being made throughout a written work (more commonly in poetry).
Which term is defined as a metaphor used in poetry to compare two unlike people or things?
The term you're referring to is "simile." A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using like or as in order to create a vivid description or image.
Which of these terms is defined as a metaphor used in poetry to compare two unlike people or things?
conceit
How is a metaphor used?
compares two things, that are basically unlike each other Example: "All the world is a stage" Willam Shakespear
Is an example of a metaphor like you yelled softly?
No, a metaphor is a figure of speech used to compare two unlike things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. What you're thinking of is an oxymoron.
What are the similarities between a metaphor and a simile?
Similarities between similes and metaphors are that they both compare two things that are not related and they are both termed a figure of speech, which ironically is a metaphore.
What is it called when you compare a person to an inanimate object?
It is called a metaphor when you compare a person to an inanimate object. Metaphors are figures of speech that make a comparison between two unlike things.
How do you identify metaphors?
A metaphor is the comparison of two unlike things.
What is a comparison of two unlike things using a verb usually to be?
This is likely a metaphor, comparing two unlike things which share a characteristic or property.
What compares two unlike things without using like or as?
a metaphor
What is His legs looked like overcooked noodles a metaphor or personification or simile?
This is a simile because it uses "like" to compare two unlike things - the legs and overcooked noodles.
What are two forms of figurative language that compare things?
Simile and Metaphor
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using like or as?
It is called a metaphor. A metaphor is a type of figurative language
