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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Metaphor
whats a direct metaphor, extended metaphor and a implied metaphor?
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" Extended metaphors are metaphors that continue throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or lines in a poem.
- " Extended metaphors are metaphors that continue throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or lines in a poem.
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Direct metaphors use "is" or a similar being-state word or relationship: "Dave was a sleepy old bear in all his classes."
Implied metaphors do not: "Dave finally woke up from his hibernation to answer the professor's question."
Extended metaphors are metaphors that continue throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or lines in a poem.
Implied metaphors do not: "Dave finally woke up from his hibernation to answer the professor's question."
Extended metaphors are metaphors that continue throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or lines in a poem.
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