Metaphor is any non-literal statement, something said poetically which is not actually true but which is intended to convey some idea that is true. For example, the bad news shattered my world. Actually, the world remains intact, but the emotional effect was so terrible that it was as if the world had shattered.
The journey was the metaphor.
An allegory is a metaphor extended to the length of a story.
No, "blue jean sitter" is not a metaphor in the story "Thank You, Ma'am." It is a literal reference to the narrator sitting on Mrs. Jones's lap while she cleans him up after he tried to steal her purse.
probably not, it appears to be a metaphor and template of society and its corruption.
taking time in life to slow down.
A Metaphor is a figure of speech that uses an image, story to represent an idea.I didn't mean it literally, it was just a metaphor.Saying that the boy's stomach is a bottomless pit is a metaphor.
There are several metaphors used in "The Crucible." The most recognized metaphor is "absolute power, corrupts absolutely." It is a foreshadowing of the events that transpire in the story.
He didn't. Dragons are mythological. The story is a metaphor.
it depends what region u believe in.
Taking time in life to slow down
simile, metaphor, and imagery
Yes, the song "Love Story" by Taylor Swift contains several poetic devices. These include simile, metaphor, alliteration, and imagery to convey the story of forbidden love and create a vivid emotional landscape for the listener.