Metaphors, Similes, Analogies for Most of Us, Term Paper

Metaphors, Similes, Analogies

For most of us, a day without metaphors, similes and analogies is like a day without sunshine. For some of us, certain events or observations leave us at a loss for good descriptive words, and it is in those moments that a well-worn metaphor, simile or analogy is put to use. Specifically, a metaphor is a figure of speech in which an object or idea is used in place of the actual object or idea suggesting an analogy or likeness between the two. A simile compares two objects or ideas often using the word, like. Although some examples can appear to be trite, others can be used as powerful descriptive tools that speak to the unconscious mind by the use of symbols.In some situations, a metaphor can relay a thought or information while using the fewest word possible. An example of this can be noted in the way my friend's father, Art, is often described. "He is a pillar of the community." He is, of course, not a block of marble, but in limited terms the idea of leadership is at once conveyed. His….....