Metaphor

A metaphor is called as _____ in the Greek language.

• metaphorá

• metamorphosis

• metabytè

• metathrône

What is the function of an implied metaphor?

• Compares two unlike things using the basic construction X is Y.

• Compares one thing to a visual image that suggests an association (advertisements).

• Compares two things that are not alike without actually mentioning one of those things.

• Extends over the course of multiple lines, paragraphs, or stanzas of prose or poetry.

Purpose of metaphor in writing is...

• to compare one thing to a visual image that suggests an association

• to make a direct comparison between two different things, in order to ascribe a particular quality to the first.

• to build upon simple metaphors with figurative language and more varied, descriptive comparisons

• to compare two things that are not alike without actually mentioning one of those things.

What is the function of a visual

metaphor?

• Compares one thing to a visual image that suggests an association (advertisements).

• Compares two things that are not alike without actually mentioning one of those things.

• Compares two unlike things using the basic construction X is Y.

• Build upon simple metaphors with figurative language and more varied, descriptive comparisons.

Which of the following is NOT an example of structural metaphor?

• Time is Money

• Life is a Journey

• Mood is down

In most advertisements, ________ is also commonly used for marketing strategy.

• Eyesight Metaphor

• Visual Metaphor

• Visual interpretation

There are ___ types of conceptual metaphor.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

_____ map (aspects of) one structure onto another.

• Structural metaphors

• Orientational metaphors

• Ontological metaphors

_____ map (a set of oppositional) spatial features onto a concept.

• Structural metaphors

• Orientational metaphors

• Ontological metaphors

_____ map an abstract entity onto some basic objects or experience.

• Structural metaphors

• Orientational metaphors

• Ontological metaphors