Fragen über die Beispielsätze mit, und die Definition und Benutzung von "Metaphorical"

A: Metaphorical is a figurative or symbolic in reference to speech. It's the opposite of literal.

Example : "broken-hearted" refers to someone who may be sad over an ending of a relationship.

But we understand while the heart may stop at the end of life, it can't literally "break" like a glass teacup might. It just breaks metaphorically, which reflects the sadness. Does that help?

A: His answer was metaphorical.

His mind is full of fluff is a metaphorical statement.

Sheep can be described metaphorically as moving clothes.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that suggests a resemblance or association between two things, even though they are not literally connected. It typically uses one object or idea to represent another, creating a vivid comparison. For example, saying "Her voice is music to my ears" uses a metaphor to express that someone's voice is pleasing and melodious.

An analogy is a logical or explanatory comparison between two things that are similar in certain aspects. It involves highlighting similarities to explain or clarify a concept or idea. Analogies often use familiar or well-understood examples to make complex or abstract concepts more relatable. For instance, comparing the functioning of the human brain to a computer's processing system uses an analogy to help understand how information is processed.

In summary, metaphors create imaginative associations between two unrelated things, while analogies establish logical comparisons to explain or clarify concepts. Metaphors evoke imagery and emotions, while analogies aim to enhance understanding through logical reasoning.

A: @chenyouzhi
Figurative language refers to figures of speech, which include metaphors, similes, oxymorons etc.

All metaphors are figurative, while not all figurative things are metaphors.

Metaphor: The dawn of civilisation
Simile: Time flies like an arrow
oxymoron: organised chaos.

[NOT a figure of speech:
Fruit flies like a banana.
(fruit flies belong to the genus Drosophila)]

Other types of figurative language include alliteration, onomatopoeia, allusion, symbolism, assonance, cliche, and metonymy.

A: @f5n is correct. Metaphor is a type of figurative language.

Figurative language includes metaphors, similes, and hyperbole. Which means some words don't always use their exact dictionary definition, or it's not meant to be taken literally.

Metaphor is when you say something or someone "is" something else.
"She is a beautiful rose."
"He's a machine when he works."

Simile is when you say something or someone is "like" something else.
"She is like a beautiful rose."
"He's like a machine when he works."

Hyperbole is figurative speech where you strongly exaggerate:
"I'm dying of hunger."
"This weighs a ton."

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