2-2 Flashcards
analogy
comparison of 2 things; means of describing unfamiliar in terms of familiar
metaphor
analogy comparing one object to another and ascribing first object one or more qualities of second; IMPLIED ANALOGY
simile
metaphor that uses like or as to highlight fact that comparison is being made; EXPRESSED ANALOGY
conceit
extended metaphor
tenor
idea being expressed or subject of comparison
vehicle
image being expressed or subject of comparison
associative realm
area of human experience from which vehicle is drawn
explicit metaphor
direct comparison between 2 things
takes form of declarative sentence
easiest type of metaphor to identify
embedded metaphor
comparison is buried a bit; often embedded metaphors take form of verbs or adjectives; tenor and/or vehicle is implied rather than explicitly stated