Questions tagged 'Metaphor'
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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?
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"?
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...
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...
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...
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?
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?
Dec 02, 2024
In this passage, what does the metaphor of a bird soaring in ecstasy signify?
What does the metaphor of a bird soaring in ecstasy signify in this passage?
why is a lame elephant like adding 19 and 4 ?
Why is a lame elephant similar to the sum of 19 and 4?