1. TYPES OF METAPHORS Metaphor

2. Extended/Telescoping/Conceit Metaphor A metaphor that logically extends into other sentences or clauses. Examples: All the world’s a stage and men and women merely players. –Shakespeare "Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune--without the words, And never stops at all. – Emily Dickinson

3. Root Metaphor Basic and often repeated metaphors that are easily extended upon; An internalized, inherently understood comparison, which is often culturally subjective; cliched metaphors Examples: Time is money. Life is a journey. Winning an argument. (the comparison being either a game or a battle)

4. Absolute Metaphor The comparison of two completely dissimilar things to create a strong and dynamic image or idea. Examples: "A television set is the autobahn of a living room." “VH1 has evolved into the toilet bowl of cable TV.” “She broke upon a sad piece.”

5. Implied Metaphor A metaphor that the reader or listener must infer based on her knowledge and experience. Examples: …ruffle your feathers …shut your trap The bank has many branches.

6. Metonymy a thing or concept is not called by its own name, but by the name of something intimately associated or closely related Examples: The White House reported that it will extend talks for the upcoming labor bill. In the 2010 Winter Olympics, Canada won 14 gold medals.

7. Synecdoche (sin-neck-duh-key) The part of something is used to represent the whole or the whole for a part. The two things are connected. This is a type of metonymy. Examples: All hands on deck. The House passed the bill to increase unemployment benefits.

8. Synecdoche & Metonymy The difference between synecdoche and metonymy is that in metonymy the word you employ is linked to the concept you are really talking about, but isn’t actually a part of it.