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Questions tagged 'Metaphor'

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Anonymous

Feb 18, 2025

what is the square root of an onion ?????

What is the square root of an onion, and how can this concept be interpreted metaphorically or scientifically?

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Anonymous

Jan 31, 2025

Were glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife..what does that mean?

In Meat Loaf's song "Paradise by the Dashboard Light," what does he mean when he says "we're glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife"?

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Anonymous

Jan 29, 2025

Which one of the following statements contains a metaphor?

Which of the following statements contains a metaphor? a. She was like a bird in a cage. b. The water shone like a thousand diamonds. c. My dream vanished like a puff of smoke. d. The mighty oak is th...

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Anonymous

Jan 12, 2025

Read the excerpt and answer the question. remember, christians, negroes, black as cain, may be refin’d, and join th’ angelic train.

The answer is letter D – that Africans can become refined Christians. Wheatley seeks to remind Christians by stating, “Remember, Christians…” She also employs a simile by comparing Negroes to Cain, wh...

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Anonymous

Jan 03, 2025

Emotion metaphors please?

Could you please provide me with a few examples of metaphors related to emotions? For instance, I've seen metaphors like "Fear is a brick wall," "Love is music," and "Love is a rollercoaster." I'm loo...

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Anonymous

Dec 30, 2024

What does “Strained Metaphor” Mean?

What does the term "strained metaphor" mean, and how is it typically used in literature or everyday language? Could you provide examples to help illustrate its meaning?

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Anonymous

Dec 26, 2024

i need a creative metaphor that describes something out of reach. help?

I'm seeking a creative metaphor to describe something that feels just out of reach. Can anyone help me brainstorm some ideas?