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Metaphors Metonymy and Synecdoche
Includes questions about the use of expressions to refer one thing to another. Metaphors are comparisons without the use of the words "like" or "as". Ex: All the world's a stage. Metonymy shows association between two concepts. Ex: The press was banned from the room. (Press, meaning reporters.) Synechdoche is a part or a whole concept described by a single body part. Ex: All hands on deck.
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What is it called when you have a word and you make words with each letter?
1. Acrostic Poem
Cute
Always there for you
Tabby
2. Permutation
In the sentence the con artist used lies to lure his victims what is the metaphor?
it means tricks to get information
What are metaphors for curiosity?
Metaphors are figures of speech that describe a subject by referring it to another unrelated subject. Metaphors for curiosity include curiosity killed the cat that warns against being curious.
Is lettuce ever used as a metaphor for money?
Lettuce has sometimes been used as a metaphor for greenbacks, as it is also green.
Is this a metaphor I'm as hungry as a bear?
No, this is an example of a simile. It is comparing your level of hunger to that of a bear using "as" to draw the comparison.
What is a metaphor to describe a dog as soft?
She/He is as soft as a cloud
NO that is a simile!
A metaphor compares something directly to something else, as in "The dog's fur was a soft cloud of brown."
It is a symbolic image of the meaning of the play. A dramatic metaphor is a form of stimuli that is not only 'like' the production, but will be the production itself
Would hair is a nightmare be a metaphor?
yes, because you compare two things with each other who are different. But I would make it more stronger by e.g. : hair is a nightmare that is full of worries.,or something. Also, you could say "His hair was a crazy nightmare.", which would show that he had crazy, unkempt hair.
What is a word or phrase that describes one thing in terms of another and is not literally true?
Figurative Language
A simile is a direct comparison using like or as.
He eats like a pig.
A metaphor is an indirect comparison.
His voice thundered through the house.
Why does old major command so much respect?
Old Major commands respect due to his wisdom, experience, and the significant role he plays in the animals' lives on the farm. As an older, enlightened pig, he represents a voice of authority and knowledge, having lived through the struggles and oppression inflicted by humans. His visionary ideas about animal rights and a future free from exploitation resonate deeply with the other animals, garnering their admiration and trust. Additionally, his impending death adds a poignant urgency to his message, further elevating his stature within the community.
