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   1. A metaphor compares two things directly to each other whereas a simile qualifies a comparison, sometimes using like or as. 2. Metaphors can be mixed while similes can not. 3. A metaphor qualifies the comparison of two or more things whereas similes make direct comparisons. 4.

2. quizlet.com › 349686343 › ap-lit-diction-mixedAP Lit Diction-Mixed Metaphor Flashcards - Quizlet

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   A form of fiction or nonfiction that teaches a specific lesson or moral or provides a model of correct behavior or thinking.

3. quizlet.com › searchmixed metaphor Flashcards and Study Sets - Quizlet

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   Learn mixed metaphor with free interactive flashcards. Choose from 12 different sets of mixed metaphor flashcards on Quizlet.

4. www.teachthought.com › literacy › definition-typesWhat Is A Metaphor? Definition, Examples, And Types

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   Definition: A metaphor is a literary device (or figure of speech) that makes a comparison between two ‘things’ without the comparison being literal. Shakespeare’s, ‘As You Like It’ is one of the most famous examples of a metaphor: 'All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players'. –William Shakespeare, As You Like It.

5. www.enotes.com › topics › politics-english-languageOrwell's use of similes, metaphors, and analogies in ...

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   It is also important to note that many of the poor similes and metaphors used are used to exemplify the very problems he wishes to discuss. The purpose of a simile or a metaphor is to create a ...

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   Emerson's metaphors map out the effect of time in transforming historical events (the past) into pieces of narrative or fabulation like works of literature, either "poetry" or "fable." The greater the distance from the present, the more full this transformation. "Even Rome," Emerson asserts, is becoming fiction.

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   What is an example of a mixed metaphor in literature?

   • In this example from literature, driving is compared to fire in a mixed metaphor: "Jenny was cool the day before the Chemistry paper". Here, 'cool' is used metaphorically to mean calm or collected, while in the next sentence, it is revealed that Jenny is also topped the subject of Chemistry, which can be interpreted as 'excelled' or 'surpassed'. This creates a mixed metaphor as 'topped' is a metaphor for 'excelled' and 'cool' is a metaphor for 'calm'. The passage continues with 'Needless to say, her aunt was her Chemistry teacher'.

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   Why do people use mixed metaphors?

   • The ridiculousness and nonsensical meaning of mixing metaphors makes them a great tool for comedic relief in a drama or setting a comedic tone. In addition to delivering a joke or setting a comedic tone, mixed metaphors say a lot about the character using it.

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   What is a mixed metaphor in storytelling?

   • However, in the context of storytelling, mixed metaphors can be a great tool to deliver a joke or set a comedic tone. The nonsensical nature of a mixed nature can also reveal a lot about the character saying it. A mixed metaphor is only one tool under the umbrella of metaphors.

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   What is a metaphor in Shakespeare's 'as you like it'?

   • Definition: A metaphor is a literary device (or figure of speech) that makes a comparison between two ‘things’ without the comparison being literal. Shakespeare’s, ‘As You Like It’ is one of the most famous examples of a metaphor: –William Shakespeare, As You Like It

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   Why do poets use metaphors?

   • The purpose of a metaphor is to convince the reader to transfer (some/all) of the qualities of X to Y. Often after analyzing poems (and their metaphors) in the classroom, students would ask me why poets use literary devices like metaphors.

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   What is an example of a metaphor?

   • Shakespeare’s, ‘As You Like It’ is one of the most famous examples of a metaphor: –William Shakespeare, As You Like It Obviously, the world isn’t literally a stage and all of the men and women aren’t ‘players’–thus the phrasing being an example of a metaphor.

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8. human.libretexts.org › Bookshelves › Literature_and2.11: Metaphor - Humanities LibreTexts

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   Mar 22, 2024 · 2.11: Metaphor. How do metaphors help us better understand the world? And, what makes a good metaphor? Explore these questions with writers like Langston Hughes and Carl Sandburg, who have mastered the art of bringing a scene or emotion to life. Lesson by Jane Hirshfield, animation by Ben Pearce.