Substance Metaphor
The substance metaphor treats abstract concepts as if they were physical substances…
Specialized Figurative Text
Exploring figurative language beyond common metaphors and similes. This encompasses nuanced literary…
Personification
Personification is a literary device where human qualities or actions are attributed…
Permissible Mixed Metaphors: When Clichés Collide
Explore the surprising effectiveness of permissible mixed metaphors in language. Discover how…
Paralipsis: The Art of Saying Without Saying
Paralipsis is a rhetorical device where a speaker or writer emphasizes a…
Oxymoron: The Art of Contradictory Pairings
An oxymoron combines contradictory terms to create a striking effect, revealing deeper…
Ontological Metaphor
An ontological metaphor conceptualizes abstract ideas as entities or substances. It allows…
Mixed Metaphors: When Figurative Language Collides
Mixed metaphors occur when two or more incompatible metaphors are combined in…
Metaphorical Entailment
Metaphorical entailment explores how understanding a metaphor can imply the truth of…