Metaphor-an analogy made between two (or more) things without using like or as
Similie- an anaology made between two (or more) things using like or as
metonymy- a figure of speech which represents something else symbolically.
"sweat" can mean "hard labor," and "Capitol Hill" represents the U.S. Congress. ~Dictionary.com
synedoche- a figure of speech that has a logical verbal form, but is construed.
"The house was built by 40 hands" for "The house was built by 20 people." See metonymy. ~Dictionary.com
Defend or attack the notion that our conceptual system is fundamentally metaphoric.
When we get down to it, the way we think of things and create concepts is through the basic metaphors of every day life. Not only in writing and speech, but also actions. When we act a certain way it's because we try to represent something. ex: we skip to show happiness, we pout to show we're upset. we give roses to show love or romance.
Give me some examples of how metaphors may affect our behavior?
A metaphor can not only misconstrue the way we take words given but also mislead us into thinking the wrong things. Metaphors tend to be cryptic.
How can a snake be both metaphoric and metonymic?
A snake can both represent a penis, or something that the garden of eden.
Discuss the implications of specific metaphors. Find ones that are interesting.
Discuss the implications of specific metaphors. Find ones that are interesting.
she's an angel // wolf
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