metaphor

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'metaphor' is a figure of speech that describes something by saying it's something else. It doesn't mean the thing is literally that something else but has qualities or characteristics like it. For instance, saying 'She is my rock', doesn't mean she's made of stone but that she provides dependable strength and support.

Examples in Different Contexts

In social change campaigns, 'metaphors' can convey the urgency of a cause, such as 'planting seeds of hope' to represent positive change in communities.

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The description of the setting in your story lacks emotional impact. How could we intensify the mood?

Response:

Could we describe it as ‘the room was a record player, spinning stories of the past,’ to infuse more emotion?

Tech

Scenario:

Our key challenge is to maintain system security without hampering usage. Could we explore some changes to enhance this balance?

Response:

So, are you saying we view the firewall as a filter, not a barricade, to optimize the balance of security and usability?