Metaphor: Definition A metaphor comapres 2 unlike things, in which the figurative term is substituted for or identified with the literal term. A metaphor can never be literal. It always means something other than what it means.

Metaphors: Examples Metaphors follow an “a = B” formula where A is the literal noun/idea and b is the figurative noun/idea substituted for A. 3 types: Direct: Both A and B are named implied: one or both of a and B are not named Extended: a metaphor that exists throughout an entire poem “it’s raining cats and dogs!” (direct) “What pig lives here?!” (Literal is implied) ”Does your brother oink around this room all day?!” (Figurative is implied)

Metaphors Does it ever literally rain cats and dogs? No! Is a human being literally a pig? No! Key Point: Metaphors differ from symbols in that metaphors can never function literally.

Metaphor: Function Generally, metaphors elicit emotions by describing a concept in a richer way. Sometimes, a metaphor is used to temper/soften a literal experience that is too difficult/uncomfortable to show.

Metaphors Let’s practice identifying different metaphors as a class as you discuss.

Metaphor Examples Example 1: Taylor mali poem Example 6: Text handout Example 7: GROUP discussion Example 8: Socratic circle (first literary analysis)