Articles related to "Metaphor"
Similes and Metaphors Lesson
Teachers define similes and metaphors for their students, ask students to identify metaphors and similes and then direct the students to write some on their own.
metaphor • teach similes metaphors • poetry techniques • differences between similes metaphors • poems with similes metaphors • lesson on similes metaphors
Teachers define similes and metaphors for their students, ask students to identify metaphors and similes and then direct the students to write some on their own.
metaphor • teach similes metaphors • poetry techniques • differences between similes metaphors • poems with similes metaphors • lesson on similes metaphors
The Future of Personal Search
Today, computer users have to be involved in the filing of their information and have to search in many places to find it. Cloud search solves both of these issues.
metaphor • desktop metaphor • cloud computing • data cloud • personal cloud • automatic data management
Today, computer users have to be involved in the filing of their information and have to search in many places to find it. Cloud search solves both of these issues.
metaphor • desktop metaphor • cloud computing • data cloud • personal cloud • automatic data management
Religious Metaphors Misinterpreted
According to Paramahansa Yogananda, all religions serve the same purpose: to reunite one's soul with the Supreme Soul or God.
metaphor • religious metaphors misinterpreted • all relligions have same purpose • hinduism • buddhism • judaism
According to Paramahansa Yogananda, all religions serve the same purpose: to reunite one's soul with the Supreme Soul or God.
metaphor • religious metaphors misinterpreted • all relligions have same purpose • hinduism • buddhism • judaism
Similes, Metaphors and Proverbs
Understanding similes, metaphors and common sayings can help students develop their creative writing skills.
metaphor • teach similes metaphors sayings axioms • figures of speech • common figures of speech • simile and metaphor activities • saying proverb activities
Understanding similes, metaphors and common sayings can help students develop their creative writing skills.
metaphor • teach similes metaphors sayings axioms • figures of speech • common figures of speech • simile and metaphor activities • saying proverb activities
...AND GOD SPOKE: controversy and metaphors
The film ...AND GOD SPOKE is discussed with the aide of anatomically correct dolls and explicit but infomative pamphlets.
metaphor • movie • film • religion • cinema • god
The film ...AND GOD SPOKE is discussed with the aide of anatomically correct dolls and explicit but infomative pamphlets.
metaphor • movie • film • religion • cinema • god
Addicted to Metaphor?
Please welcome our guest author, Jaynee! Was "Wrecked" just a heavy-handed metaphor for drug addiction, or is there something more to the message than an update of "Reefer Madness"?
metaphor • jaynee • willow • magick • addiction
Please welcome our guest author, Jaynee! Was "Wrecked" just a heavy-handed metaphor for drug addiction, or is there something more to the message than an update of "Reefer Madness"?
metaphor • jaynee • willow • magick • addiction
Goldenrod as a Metaphor
Goldenrod. If any wildflower is an explosion of color, its goldenrod. Summer wanes, the sun drifts southward, evening falls earlier and the nights last longer, all reasons to roll over and suck my thumb. But then there’s that damn goldenrod; bursts of sunshine in a flower, parting clouds and reeking of glee.
metaphor • goldenrod as a metaphor • gregg m. pasterick • wildflwoers of north america • botany • ecology
Goldenrod. If any wildflower is an explosion of color, its goldenrod. Summer wanes, the sun drifts southward, evening falls earlier and the nights last longer, all reasons to roll over and suck my thumb. But then there’s that damn goldenrod; bursts of sunshine in a flower, parting clouds and reeking of glee.
metaphor • goldenrod as a metaphor • gregg m. pasterick • wildflwoers of north america • botany • ecology
Hughes and Salvation: When Religious Metaphor Fails
From Langston Hughes'<i>The Big Sea</i>, the chapter titled "Salvation" portrays the poets struggle as he tried to understand religion.
metaphor • the big sea • langston hughes • religion • auntie reed • salvation
From Langston Hughes'<i>The Big Sea</i>, the chapter titled "Salvation" portrays the poets struggle as he tried to understand religion.
metaphor • the big sea • langston hughes • religion • auntie reed • salvation
Metaphors in Stones
A reflection on the metaphorical relationship of alchemy and gem collecting to the individuation process.
metaphor • alchemy • jung • individuation • psyche • archetype
A reflection on the metaphorical relationship of alchemy and gem collecting to the individuation process.
metaphor • alchemy • jung • individuation • psyche • archetype
Metaphors of Menace: Black Dogs
Ian McEwan may have answered many of The Booker Prize criticisms that arose from his book <i>Amsterdam</i> with his latest novel <i> Atonement</i>, but I hope he returns to his shorter novels that read like tightly crafted puzzles that never cease to delight his readers.
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Ian McEwan may have answered many of The Booker Prize criticisms that arose from his book <i>Amsterdam</i> with his latest novel <i> Atonement</i>, but I hope he returns to his shorter novels that read like tightly crafted puzzles that never cease to delight his readers.
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Once Upon A Time There Was Metaphor
Fairy tales are all about doing metaphor. There is a time when every small child realizes that the witch in the swamp is not that bad because the witch is only a metaphor for the bad things that could happen to you if you aren't careful. Of course if the word metaphor is presented to the child the child will deny it's existence for the child is too busy living in the moment. Are you scared yet? Well you should be!
metaphor • fairy tales • witch • swamp • cinderella • hansel and gretel
Fairy tales are all about doing metaphor. There is a time when every small child realizes that the witch in the swamp is not that bad because the witch is only a metaphor for the bad things that could happen to you if you aren't careful. Of course if the word metaphor is presented to the child the child will deny it's existence for the child is too busy living in the moment. Are you scared yet? Well you should be!
metaphor • fairy tales • witch • swamp • cinderella • hansel and gretel
The Use of Metaphor
This article offers a useful story one can use as a metaphor for clients undergoing change in their lives. There are a number of links to other sites which use metaphor for healing.
metaphor • counseling • supervision • metaphor • story • stories
This article offers a useful story one can use as a metaphor for clients undergoing change in their lives. There are a number of links to other sites which use metaphor for healing.
metaphor • counseling • supervision • metaphor • story • stories
The Usual Planetary Metaphors and Meteor Shower Hangovers
Well, June's gathering of planets becomes July's metaphor for relationships as Saturn, now smitten with the Sun, disappears into its glare early in the month. And then there's the meteor shower hangover...
metaphor • the usual planetary metaphors and meteor shower ha • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • saturn • sun
Well, June's gathering of planets becomes July's metaphor for relationships as Saturn, now smitten with the Sun, disappears into its glare early in the month. And then there's the meteor shower hangover...
metaphor • the usual planetary metaphors and meteor shower ha • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • saturn • sun
The Value of Dreams
A short article on dreaming, translating a dream into real life information, and learning the value of their input.
metaphor • shamanism • dreams • journey • healing • symbols
A short article on dreaming, translating a dream into real life information, and learning the value of their input.
metaphor • shamanism • dreams • journey • healing • symbols
Using Metaphors to Cope
Expressing strong and confusing emotions through art can be a daunting task if they are difficult to deal with. Strong images and literal translations of traumatic experiences are not easy for an artist to portray on an emotional level. In this time that every American’s heart has been broken, it seems to me that now more than ever metaphors can promote clarity and an open thought processes for all artists needing to express their reactions.
metaphor • artist • block • creativity • metaphors • literal
Expressing strong and confusing emotions through art can be a daunting task if they are difficult to deal with. Strong images and literal translations of traumatic experiences are not easy for an artist to portray on an emotional level. In this time that every American’s heart has been broken, it seems to me that now more than ever metaphors can promote clarity and an open thought processes for all artists needing to express their reactions.
metaphor • artist • block • creativity • metaphors • literal
American Poet Laureate Robert Penn Warren
The following series is a review of poetry written by those who are heralded as among the best poets in America. These poets are the poet laureates. The poetry of eight poets will be reviewed. The first article will contain a brief history on poet laureates and the first American Poet Laureate Robert Penn Warren.
metaphor • poet • laureate • robert • penn • warren
The following series is a review of poetry written by those who are heralded as among the best poets in America. These poets are the poet laureates. The poetry of eight poets will be reviewed. The first article will contain a brief history on poet laureates and the first American Poet Laureate Robert Penn Warren.
metaphor • poet • laureate • robert • penn • warren
Eating Out - A Continuation of the Couple Counseling Theme
The surprise dinner - a metaphor for problems the couple is having. Use this as a tool to help you as the counselor.
metaphor • metaphor • couple counseling • therapy • marriage • marriage guidance
The surprise dinner - a metaphor for problems the couple is having. Use this as a tool to help you as the counselor.
metaphor • metaphor • couple counseling • therapy • marriage • marriage guidance
Emerson/Dickinson Snow Poems
Comparison of two snow poems: Emerson's "The Snow-Storm" and Dickinson's "It sifts from Leaden Sieves."
metaphor • poems • snow • emerson • dickinson • metaphor
Comparison of two snow poems: Emerson's "The Snow-Storm" and Dickinson's "It sifts from Leaden Sieves."
metaphor • poems • snow • emerson • dickinson • metaphor
Gloria’s 'To the Man I Married'
Angela Manalang Gloria's poem, "To the Man I Married," metaphorically portrays her love for her husband by comparing her need for him to her need for the earth.
metaphor • angela manalang gloria • to the man i married • english • italian • sonnet
Angela Manalang Gloria's poem, "To the Man I Married," metaphorically portrays her love for her husband by comparing her need for him to her need for the earth.
metaphor • angela manalang gloria • to the man i married • english • italian • sonnet
How Should we Approach Genesis?
The biblical book of Genesis is perhaps the most controversial book of the Bible. This first article in our series "History According to God" explores why.
metaphor • genesis • creation • flood • god • traditional
The biblical book of Genesis is perhaps the most controversial book of the Bible. This first article in our series "History According to God" explores why.
metaphor • genesis • creation • flood • god • traditional
Howard Nemerov: A Distinguished Man of Letters in America
This article focuses on the third Poet Laureate of the United States. The article includes a short history of the poet as well as a few lines from a poem, which is briefly analyzed.
metaphor • nemerov • howard • poet laureate of the united states • poetry • metaphor
This article focuses on the third Poet Laureate of the United States. The article includes a short history of the poet as well as a few lines from a poem, which is briefly analyzed.
metaphor • nemerov • howard • poet laureate of the united states • poetry • metaphor
Images, Inc.
Images run our society. Images can help you connect. Images are pictures and words and everything in between. Click here for a few suggestions to incorportate images into your worship experience.
metaphor • image • images • postmoder • christian • god
Images run our society. Images can help you connect. Images are pictures and words and everything in between. Click here for a few suggestions to incorportate images into your worship experience.
metaphor • image • images • postmoder • christian • god
Memories, False Memories, and Reclaimed Space
The second episodes of "BtVS" and "Angel" this season both made use of the metaphor of physical space as a symbol of changes in our heroes' lives, but not all of our demons can be safely destroyed.
metaphor • demon • hotel • magic • judy • giles
The second episodes of "BtVS" and "Angel" this season both made use of the metaphor of physical space as a symbol of changes in our heroes' lives, but not all of our demons can be safely destroyed.
metaphor • demon • hotel • magic • judy • giles
Poets and Patriotism: Old Glory
This third article in the series about Poets and Patriotism focuses on the United States flag. It also defines literary terms such as metaphor and simile.
metaphor • america • flag • partiotism • poet • metaphor
This third article in the series about Poets and Patriotism focuses on the United States flag. It also defines literary terms such as metaphor and simile.
metaphor • america • flag • partiotism • poet • metaphor
READING THE BIBLE AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME- a review
A review of READING THE BIBLE AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME, by Marcus J. Borg, author of the bestselling MEETING JESUS AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME.
metaphor • bible • literalism • inerrant bible • fundamentalist • fundamentalism
A review of READING THE BIBLE AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME, by Marcus J. Borg, author of the bestselling MEETING JESUS AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME.
metaphor • bible • literalism • inerrant bible • fundamentalist • fundamentalism
Shakespeare Sonnet 34
Sonnet 34 portrays with an extended metaphor of weather, sun, and clouds the crests and troughs of the ever-evolving activity of the speaker's writing talent.
metaphor • shakespeare • sonnet 34 • why didst thou promise such a beauteous day • extended metaphor • quatrain
Sonnet 34 portrays with an extended metaphor of weather, sun, and clouds the crests and troughs of the ever-evolving activity of the speaker's writing talent.
metaphor • shakespeare • sonnet 34 • why didst thou promise such a beauteous day • extended metaphor • quatrain
Tolkien and Null-Tolkien
A 'brief' article wherein the author relates a conversation with a friend who is not a fan of Tolkien's Middle-earth sagas.
metaphor • myth • metaphor • tolkien • middle-earth • joseph campbell
A 'brief' article wherein the author relates a conversation with a friend who is not a fan of Tolkien's Middle-earth sagas.
metaphor • myth • metaphor • tolkien • middle-earth • joseph campbell
Whose Leaves Do Not Wither
In Jewish literature and Scripture, a leaf is a metaphor for life's delicacy and constancy. . .
metaphor • olive • tree • leaves • metaphor • life
In Jewish literature and Scripture, a leaf is a metaphor for life's delicacy and constancy. . .
metaphor • olive • tree • leaves • metaphor • life
Why the Bullets Are No More
How can anyone think that the media and our society condone violence? After all, the basketball team that represents our nation’s capital was changed from the BULLETS to the Wizards. We can all sit back and stop worrying.
metaphor • violence • metaphor • yankees • red sox • garnett
How can anyone think that the media and our society condone violence? After all, the basketball team that represents our nation’s capital was changed from the BULLETS to the Wizards. We can all sit back and stop worrying.
metaphor • violence • metaphor • yankees • red sox • garnett
D. C. Berry's Fishy Metaphor
A fascinating little poem that uses an extended metaphor is D. C. Berry's "On Reading Poems to a Senior Class at South High."
metaphor • d. c. berry • on reading poems to a senior class at south high • metaphor • frozen fish in a package • aquarium
A fascinating little poem that uses an extended metaphor is D. C. Berry's "On Reading Poems to a Senior Class at South High."
metaphor • d. c. berry • on reading poems to a senior class at south high • metaphor • frozen fish in a package • aquarium
Crane's 'The Wayfarer'
One of novelist Stephen Crane's most admired versanelles, "The Wayfarer," makes a profound statement about how rarely the path to "truth" is traveled.
metaphor • stephen crane • wayfarer • violets • 'scaped • red badge of courage
One of novelist Stephen Crane's most admired versanelles, "The Wayfarer," makes a profound statement about how rarely the path to "truth" is traveled.
metaphor • stephen crane • wayfarer • violets • 'scaped • red badge of courage
Free Verse Poem Lesson
Students learn how to create poetry without strict rules. By writing and illustrating a free verse poem, students will create their own original poetry.
metaphor • free verse poem lesson • kristine oconnell george poetry and swimming upstr • free verse poetry techniques • alliteration and complex patterns • simile and imagery
Students learn how to create poetry without strict rules. By writing and illustrating a free verse poem, students will create their own original poetry.
metaphor • free verse poem lesson • kristine oconnell george poetry and swimming upstr • free verse poetry techniques • alliteration and complex patterns • simile and imagery
Imagery in Frost's Dust of Snow
Robert Frost's Dust of Snow is only eight lines long and contains no adjectives, similes or metaphors, yet succeeds in creating a picture in the reader's mind: how?
metaphor • robert frost • dust of snow • poem about snow • imagery in poetry • similes and metaphors in poetry
Robert Frost's Dust of Snow is only eight lines long and contains no adjectives, similes or metaphors, yet succeeds in creating a picture in the reader's mind: how?
metaphor • robert frost • dust of snow • poem about snow • imagery in poetry • similes and metaphors in poetry
Poetry Techniques and Lyric Lesson
Many students do not realize that their favorite song lyrics are actually poetry. From these lyrics, students can identify similes, metaphors, etc.
metaphor • poetry techniques lyric lesson for middle school s • poetic devices favorite songs lesson • similes metaphors • alliteration assonance consonance • rhyme repetition
Many students do not realize that their favorite song lyrics are actually poetry. From these lyrics, students can identify similes, metaphors, etc.
metaphor • poetry techniques lyric lesson for middle school s • poetic devices favorite songs lesson • similes metaphors • alliteration assonance consonance • rhyme repetition
Sandburg's 'Young Sea'
Carl Sandburg's "Young Sea" is a simple poem, so simple that the speaker actually does little more than make a few banal statements.
metaphor • carl sandburg • young sea • excellent poet • metaphors to nowhere • the sea is never still
Carl Sandburg's "Young Sea" is a simple poem, so simple that the speaker actually does little more than make a few banal statements.
metaphor • carl sandburg • young sea • excellent poet • metaphors to nowhere • the sea is never still
Bryant’s ‘To a Waterfowl’
The speaker of "To a Waterfowl" is inspired after watching a water bird flying high in the sky, an irony revealing mysterious Divine guidance.
metaphor • william cullen bryant • to a waterfowl • rime scheme • metaphor • water bird
The speaker of "To a Waterfowl" is inspired after watching a water bird flying high in the sky, an irony revealing mysterious Divine guidance.
metaphor • william cullen bryant • to a waterfowl • rime scheme • metaphor • water bird
Dylan Thomas' 'Do Not Go Gentle'
Form, diction, metaphor, and other literary devices enhance the poignancy of Thomas's most noted poem.
metaphor • dylan thomas • villanelle • irony • oxymoron • simile
Form, diction, metaphor, and other literary devices enhance the poignancy of Thomas's most noted poem.
metaphor • dylan thomas • villanelle • irony • oxymoron • simile
Figurative Language Ice Breaker
Start the year out with a fun literary icebreaker activity that teaches figurative language and literary devices.
metaphor • figurative language • ice breaker • back-to-school • team building activity • high school english
Start the year out with a fun literary icebreaker activity that teaches figurative language and literary devices.
metaphor • figurative language • ice breaker • back-to-school • team building activity • high school english
Filling the Creative Well
Julia Cameron, author of The Right to Write and The Artist's Way, suggests taking time to see and absorb new images and ideas and to nourish the creative artist within.
metaphor • writer's craft • julia cameron artist's way • julia cameron the right to write • creative writing tools • artist's date
Julia Cameron, author of The Right to Write and The Artist's Way, suggests taking time to see and absorb new images and ideas and to nourish the creative artist within.
metaphor • writer's craft • julia cameron artist's way • julia cameron the right to write • creative writing tools • artist's date
Harpur’s ‘The Battle of Life’
Charles Harpur is considered Australia's first significant poet. Largely neglected, he wrote the first sonnet sequence ever published in Australia in the 19th century.
metaphor • charles harpur • australia • battle of life • battlefield metaphor • victory
Charles Harpur is considered Australia's first significant poet. Largely neglected, he wrote the first sonnet sequence ever published in Australia in the 19th century.
metaphor • charles harpur • australia • battle of life • battlefield metaphor • victory
Hughes’ 'Harlem: A Dream Deferred'
The noted Harlem Renaissance poet, Langston Hughes, focused primarily on race relations in America during the 1920s and 1930s.
metaphor • harlem renaissance poet • langston hughes • race relations in america • rhetorical questions • harlem a dream deferred
The noted Harlem Renaissance poet, Langston Hughes, focused primarily on race relations in America during the 1920s and 1930s.
metaphor • harlem renaissance poet • langston hughes • race relations in america • rhetorical questions • harlem a dream deferred
Louise Glück’s ‘The Pond’
The former poet laureate dramatizes the incest taboo in her poem "The Pond," which portrays a birdwing covering a pond and a disembodied spirit that stings her memory.
metaphor • louise glück’s ‘the pond’ • nightmares and blood • accidental rimes • slant rimes • metaphor
The former poet laureate dramatizes the incest taboo in her poem "The Pond," which portrays a birdwing covering a pond and a disembodied spirit that stings her memory.
metaphor • louise glück’s ‘the pond’ • nightmares and blood • accidental rimes • slant rimes • metaphor
Magic Writing
Discover the magic of using simple metaphors in creating a stand-out column (or other writing form). Editors won't say no!
metaphor • column • writing • advice • alternative • career
Discover the magic of using simple metaphors in creating a stand-out column (or other writing form). Editors won't say no!
metaphor • column • writing • advice • alternative • career
Mind Over Matter - A Review
A good physics book for the general reader should make the topic accessible and be entertaining as well. K.C. Cole's collection of bright, thoughtful essays is just the ticket for science enthusiasts who want a challenge without a headache.
metaphor • light • wind • heat • quantum_mechanics • physics
A good physics book for the general reader should make the topic accessible and be entertaining as well. K.C. Cole's collection of bright, thoughtful essays is just the ticket for science enthusiasts who want a challenge without a headache.
metaphor • light • wind • heat • quantum_mechanics • physics
Montage
A look at the use of montage in the writing and apprehension of modern poetry.
metaphor • montage • eisenstein • pound • ideogrammatic • method
A look at the use of montage in the writing and apprehension of modern poetry.
metaphor • montage • eisenstein • pound • ideogrammatic • method
My Favorite DVDs: Proof of Life, Part I
In-depth discussion about the unique 2000 film starring Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe. In the first part of the article, we will briefly look at how this film stands out. Then we will begin to go over the format of the film
metaphor • proof of life • drama • metaphorical meanings • metaphor • life
In-depth discussion about the unique 2000 film starring Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe. In the first part of the article, we will briefly look at how this film stands out. Then we will begin to go over the format of the film
metaphor • proof of life • drama • metaphorical meanings • metaphor • life
My Favorite DVDs: Proof of Life, Part II
In-depth discussion about the unique 2000 film starring Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe. In the second part of the article, we take a close look at the meaning behind the story. We also examine the performances by the cast.
metaphor • proof of life • drama • metaphorical meanings • metaphor • life
In-depth discussion about the unique 2000 film starring Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe. In the second part of the article, we take a close look at the meaning behind the story. We also examine the performances by the cast.
metaphor • proof of life • drama • metaphorical meanings • metaphor • life
On Pines and Needles
The author finds meaning in a dying tree.
metaphor • buddhism • vipassana • meditation • meditation retreat • trees as metaphor
The author finds meaning in a dying tree.
metaphor • buddhism • vipassana • meditation • meditation retreat • trees as metaphor
Plath’s ‘Morning Song’
In "Morning Song," Sylvia Plath dramatizes the antipathy that a first-time mother feels as she confronts the awesome task of attending to a newborn infant.
metaphor • a fat gold watch • new statue • image • metaphor • antipathy
In "Morning Song," Sylvia Plath dramatizes the antipathy that a first-time mother feels as she confronts the awesome task of attending to a newborn infant.
metaphor • a fat gold watch • new statue • image • metaphor • antipathy
Polanco's 'Identity'
Julio Noboa Polanco's speaker makes an awkward attempt to assert his desire for freedom. While the sentiment is, no doubt, heartfelt, the poem betrays a lack of skill.
metaphor • julio noboa polanco • identity • let them be as flowers • poetastry • dichotomy between himself and others
Julio Noboa Polanco's speaker makes an awkward attempt to assert his desire for freedom. While the sentiment is, no doubt, heartfelt, the poem betrays a lack of skill.
metaphor • julio noboa polanco • identity • let them be as flowers • poetastry • dichotomy between himself and others