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Friday, May 18, 2012

Metaphor & Extended Metaphor

Definition: Phrases that is compared to other objects. Usually unrealistic. An extended metaphor is numerous of metaphors based on one idea.

Example: Life is like a rollercoaster. Sometimes it can be exciting and fun, but sometimes it can be dangerous and scary.

Significance: It allows writers to create something based on one idea to another idea that they thought of. It is another idea that allows creativity. It can create deeper meanings to poetry.

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