Metaphors Metonymy and Synecdoche

The Little Red Corvette in Prince's 1983 single is red.

a crescent of cheese, a marble on a blanket of stars

"Twinkle, twinkle, little star ... like a diamond in the sky" is a simile comparing the star to a diamond.

In Kahlil Gibran's "On Children," the metaphor of the arrow symbolizes children as vessels through which life flows, but they are not owned or controlled by their parents. Parents are likened to bows that aim to guide the arrows (children) towards their own destiny, but must release them to follow their own path.

The hungry child was a lion when he wanted something to eat.

Tehelka as Metaphor was created on 2009-01-18.

In Swiss Family Robinson, similes and metaphors are used to help create vivid imagery and enhance the storytelling. For example, the comparison of the treehouse to a fortress is a metaphor that highlights the family's resourcefulness and adaptability. Additionally, phrases like "as fierce as a lion" or "smooth as silk" are similes that bring color and depth to the characters and their surroundings.

Some metaphors in "The Phantom Tollbooth" include Milo's journey representing the value of curiosity and learning, the literal split between Dictionopolis and Digitopolis symbolizing the divide between words and numbers, and the characters like Tock the watchdog and the Spelling Bee personifying different aspects of language and knowledge.

Yes, there are metaphors in "Johnny Tremain." For example, the image of "Johnny Tremain as a silver cup" symbolizes his youthful pride and potential for greatness before his accident, which serves as a metaphor for his physical and emotional transformations throughout the novel.

blank canvas, waiting to be painted with the vibrant colors of experience and knowledge.

Ellison uses the circus as a metaphor to depict the absurdity and exploitation of race relations in America. By likening the protagonist's experiences to a circus, he highlights the spectacle and dehumanization that black people faced in society. Some references include the battle royal scene where the narrator is made to fight blindfolded, symbolizing his lack of agency and control. The circus theme recurs to underscore the performative nature of race relations and how African Americans were made to entertain and amuse white audiences.

No. A metaphor talks about one thing while pretending to talk about another. This could be considered an oxymoron, that is, a deliberate play upon the opposing ideas of its elements, or a paradox, which is two contradictory truths that add up to one.

The Mathemagician's letter in "The Phantom Tollbooth" serves as a warning to Milo about the dangers of making assumptions and jumping to conclusions without fully understanding a situation. It underscores the importance of critical thinking and taking the time to learn and explore different perspectives before forming judgments.

A metaphorical allusion is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things for rhetorical effect. It usually involves referencing a well-known person, event, or work of art to convey a deeper meaning in the context of a different situation.

An allusion to the word "chest" could be a pirate's treasure chest, representing hidden riches or secrets. A metaphor for "chest" could be a powerful fortress protecting one's heart or emotions.

The origin of the saying is taken from the ancient Greek mythology of "The Odyssey". In his efforts to return home, Odysseys must pass between Scylla and Charybdis. Scylla was a horrible man-eating monster that struck from above on the cliffs (the "rock") while Charydbis was a treacherous whirlpool (the "hard place"). Hence "to be between a rock and a hard place" is to have a dilemma.

One example of a metaphor in the book "The Underdogs" by Mike Lupica is when the main character is described as a "fierce lion on the basketball court," comparing his strength and determination to that of a powerful animal.

In the phrase "hosanna," a metaphor is created comparing the act of praising or calling out to God with shouting "hosanna," which is an expression of adoration and joy. It is often used to convey a sense of worship, reverence, and celebration towards a higher power.

Faith acts as a compass that guides us through life's unknown terrain, providing direction and purpose.

In Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Lathe of Heaven," one metaphor is George Orr's dreams being a metaphor for his subconscious desires and fears influencing reality. Another metaphor is the changing appearance of Heather LeLache representing the instability and unpredictability of reality. Additionally, the use of the "lathe of heaven" itself symbolizes the transformative power of dreams and the human capacity to shape the world.

Biblical Metaphors:

The simplest form of metaphor is: "The [first thing] is a [second thing]."

"All flesh is grass" (Isa. 40:6)

"The Lord is my shepherd." (Psalm 23:1)

"they are ferocious wolves." (Matt. 7:15)

'I am the Good Shepherd' [John 10:11]

"I am the vine; you are the branches." (John 15:5)

the church is the body of Christ

the church is the bride of Christ

Ephesians 5:22-33 compares the union of husband and wife to that of Christ and the church.

"Revelation 19:7 (ESV)

7 Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready;"

The most resent example appeared in the news and on the internet where Harvard University discovered a fourth century papyrus fragment that quotes Jesus as having a wife.

As it is written Genesis 2:24 "and the two shall become one flesh" representing the union we are to experience with the Lord.

This metaphor means that winning the award was something the person had always hoped for and was like achieving a long-held dream. It implies that the person is extremely happy and feels as if they are living out something they had only imagined before.