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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 the best way to describe an metaphor?
A metaphor is an analogy between two objects or ideas, conveyed by the use of a word instead of another.
A metaphor is like a simile but without like or as.e.ginstead of he had a heart like a lions
it would be
he ha lions heart
e.g
i heard the thunder of silence rolling in my ears
instead of the silence was like thunder rolling in my ears
Fire is like a roaring lion, fierce and untamed, consuming everything in its path with its powerful presence.
it is a comparison to two things with out using "like" or "as" that "directly states something is another such as " All the world's a stage" it uses the word is to directly state that the world is a stage.
What is simile versus metaphors?
A simile is a comparison of two ideas or objects, usually using like or as. Her nose is LIKE a waterfall, always running. Her teeth are LIKE stars, they come out at night. A metaphor is a comparison when one thing is said to BE the other, and is not just a comparison. Her nose IS a waterfall, always running. Her teeth ARE stars, they come out at night.
What does the word 'assonance' mean and examples?
When you or someone improve in something example the dog assonance in its behavior
One assumes you mean "wear and tear", which is the ageing of clothes, especially, through wearing, washing etc. The term has spread to many other items, such as cars. The term "fair wear and tear" means reasonable damage coming with age and use of an item, such as a hire car can have slight scratches and scrapes around the boot from luggage, but a large dent in the door is not "fair wear and tear".
What is a metaphor about a dog?
(example A dog is a butterfly)it is saying something about a dog what is not true.Or it look like something
What does she has a bee in her bonnet mean?
yes - well more thinking aloud. Frequently something that one finds agitating but just anything that one keeps harping/banging on about.
What is and example of a metaphor?
"Your the sun". It is comparing 2 things without using like or as.
What is it called when taking two words and make them into one?
When you make two words into one word it is called a compound word. Some examples are highchair, driveway, and heatwave.
What are the metaphors in the sniper?
In "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty, the sniper himself serves as a metaphor for the dehumanizing effects of war, illustrating how conflict can strip away one's humanity and morality. The nighttime cityscape symbolizes the darkness of war and the isolation experienced by soldiers. Additionally, the act of shooting at an unseen enemy reflects the internal struggle and the ambiguity of morality in combat, highlighting the blurred lines between friend and foe. These metaphors collectively emphasize the tragic futility and psychological toll of warfare.
How can you describe a person's heart using metaphor?
your heart is a black hole.
your heart is the the sun.
