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Metaphor in poetry is a literary device where a direct comparison is made between two unlike things or ideas, equating one to the other for rhetorical effect. By doing so, metaphors can create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and offer deeper insights into the subject being described. They allow poets to convey complex ideas and emotions in a more creative and engaging way.
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Which of these terms is defined as a metaphor used in poetry to compare two unlike people or things?
conceit
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.
What are two forms of figurative language that compare things?
Simile and 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).
Does a metaphor use than?
No, because you compare two things directly eg: life is a roller coaster
Is like a gigantic old women a metaphor or a simile?
simile. similes compare two things using "like" or "as"metaphors compare two things without using the words "like or "as"
Which poetry term refers to a creative comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is said to be another thing?
metaphor
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.
Are metaphors often used in poetry?
Yes, metaphors are commonly used in poetry to evoke vivid imagery, convey emotions, and add depth to the language. They enable poets to create unique and layered meanings by comparing two seemingly unrelated things.
Is galloped over the fence as fast as lighting a metaphor?
This sentence would not be considered ah metaphor. It is a simile because it uses te word 'as' to compare to unlike things (galloping and fences have nothing to do with lightning). A metaphor does not use the words 'like' or 'as' when comparing.
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.
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.
