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Synonyms of metaphor
- "it's raining cats and dogs" is just a colorful metaphor and not a meteorological announcement
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When Body Parts Are Also Verbs
Head, shoulders, metaphors, and toes
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What is figurative language?
What is figurative language?
Paint a picture with words
‘Metaphor’ vs. ‘Simile’
‘Metaphor’ vs. ‘Simile’
Shall we compare thee to a summer’s day? Yes, two different ways!
‘Metaphor’ vs. ‘Simile’
‘Metaphor’ vs. ‘Simile’
Shall we compare thee to a summer’s day? Yes, two different ways!
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“Metaphor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphor. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of metaphor was in the 15th century
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