Metaphors
Metaphors map one idea to another for punchy meaning. “Time is a thief.”
Explore three pillars of figurative language. Scan quick examples here, then jump to deep catalogs on FigurativeDevices.com.
Metaphors map one idea to another for punchy meaning. “Time is a thief.”
Similes compare with “like” or “as.” “Swift as an arrow.”
Idioms carry fixed meaning beyond the words. “Break the ice.”
Use for lessons learned from seasons, soil, and stone.
Use when growth takes time and repetition
Use for awe, quiet,
Use for steady lessons
Use for hushed order
Use for direction,.
Timing obeys daylight and seasons
Pace fits weather and growth.
Actions match land cues.