metaphor

(noun)

The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn't, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but without the words like or as, which would imply a simile.

Related Terms

Examples of metaphor in the following topics:

  • Simile and Metaphor

    • Simile and metaphor are creative ways of making comparisons in your speech.
    • Similes and metaphors are forms of descriptive language that make comparisons.
    • Simile and metaphor are artful ways of speaking to make a comparison.
    • Simile and metaphor are constructed of two parts: the tenor and the vehicle.
    • Differentiate between the use of a simile and metaphor in public speaking

  • Choosing Vivid Words

    • Two of the easiest techniques to add descriptive wording to your speech are simile and metaphor.
    • In a simile, the comparison is made by using the words "like" or "as. " Metaphors, on the other hand, usually compare things directly by using the verb "to be. " These comparisons help to paint a picture in the minds of your audience.
    • For speechwriters, metaphor and simile are like the brushstrokes of an artist, the notes of a melody, or the choreography of a dance — they demonstrate an artistry with language.
    • Poet Laureate, is a master of metaphor.

  • Analogies

    • The concepts of association, comparison, correspondence, mathematical and morphological homology, homomorphism, iconicity, isomorphism, metaphor, resemblance, and similarity are closely related to analogy.
    • In cognitive linguistics, the notion of conceptual metaphor may be equivalent to that of analogy.

  • Using Different Kinds of Appeals

    • Metaphors, stories, and passionate delivery are all emotional appeals because their effectiveness lies not only in the words, but in the emotions they evoke in the audience.

  • What to Look For

    • Speakers should use a metaphorical magnifying glass to examine their values, beliefs, and attitudes.

  • Defining Emotional Appeal