SEMANTICS: METAPHOR
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Hello readers, In this opportunity i would like to share a good material in Semantic Area, namely METAPHOR.
Here, you will see the definition, basic, types, more examples and purpose&function of Metaphor. Come on guys............
METAPHOR
DEFINITION
A Metaphor
is figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that is not
literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.
Metaphors are the words used
to fabricate someone or something with others. It is almost same with Simile.
The difference is in Metaphors, we no longer use the word “like” or “as”.
A
metaphor asserts a correlation or resemblance between two things that are
otherwise unrelated. The English word “metaphor” originate from Greek
metaphorá, which means “to transfer” or “to carry over”. Indeed, a metaphor
transfer meaning from one subject on to another so that the target subject can
be understood in a new way.
Metaphors
help us to express our understanding of the world around us. They add color,
vivid imagery and perhaps emotion to a
sentence.
Here the
basics:
› A
metaphors states that one thing is another thing
› It
equates those two things not because they actually are the same, but for the
sake of comparison or symbolism
› If
you take metaphors literally, it will probably sound very strange
› Metaphors
are used in poetry, literature and anytime someone wants to add some color to
their language
TYPES OF METAPHORS
In
literature, there are many other types of metaphors, namely:
1. Implied
Metaphor is a type of
metaphor that compares two unlike things, but it does so without mentioning one
of them.
FOR EXAMPLE:
Jordan got
his courtship cues from the peacock. In a room full of ladies, Jordan simply
fans his feathers
2. Sustained
/ Extended Metaphor is carried through multiple sentences or develop over a longer
section of the text, a sustained metaphor can be a powerful literary device
that provides strong, vivid imagery in the readers mind.
This kind of
metaphor is often found in songs and poetry.
FOR EXAMPLE:
JAQUES: All
the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players.
They have
their exits and their entrances,
And one man
in his time plays many parts, His acts being
seven ages.
(As you like
it by William Shakespeare
3. Dead
Metaphor is traditionally defined as a figure of
speech that has lost its force and imaginative effectiveness through frequent
use. Dead metaphor have a conventional meaning that differs from the original.
Also known
as a frozen metaphor or a historical metaphor.
FOR EXAMPLE:
Time is
running out
Raining cats
and dogs
Heart of
gold
MORE EXAMPLES OF METAPHOR:
- My brother was boiling mad. (This implies he was too angry.)
- The assignment was a breeze. (This implies that the assignment was not difficult.)
- It is going to be clear skies from now on. (This implies that clear skies are not a threat and life is going to be without hardships)
- The skies of his future began to darken. (Darkness is a threat; therefore, this implies that the coming times are going to be hard for him.)
- Her voice is music to his ears. (This implies that her voice makes him feel happy)
- A heart of stone
- You are the sun in my sky
- You are the light in my life
- Drowning in the sea
- Jumping for joy
- Apple of my eye
- Kicked the bucket
- The sky was dark and angry
- She gave me an icy lock
- Life is a long scary roller coaster
- And others
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION
One purpose of a metaphor is
to give information briefly. Metaphors show what the author is communicating
instead of telling with a list of adjectives and adverbs.
From the above arguments,
explanations and examples, we can easily infer the function of
metaphors; both in our daily lives and in a piece of literature. Using
appropriate metaphors appeals directly to the senses of listeners or readers,
sharpening their imaginations to comprehend what is being communicated to them.
Moreover, it gives a life-like quality to our conversations and to the
characters of the fiction or poetry. Metaphors are also ways of thinking,
offering the listeners and the readers fresh ways of examining ideas and
viewing the world.
Example of article or journal about Metaphor
Title: Metaphor Processing, Psychology of
by Dedre Gentner, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA
Brian Bowdle, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA
by Dedre Gentner, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA
Brian Bowdle, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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56 comments
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BalasHapusSorry if you get unenjoyed in my presetation
HapusArticel metaphor verry goood and complete.
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HapusIt is better to make a color box for the examples. So it will be easy for the readers to understand which one is the example. But overall it is good.
BalasHapusThanks nabila for your comment
Hapusso longer presentation,it is sleepy
BalasHapusI ma sorry if my presentation made you were bored
HapusThe PPT is good,well-arranged,
BalasHapusBut it will be better to make it short. Good luck
Ok dikky.I'll remembee that
HapusAde i like your ppt, but can you give color on your font..😄
BalasHapusSip fira. Thanks for ur suggestion
HapusAde, you have a good posting about metaphor, but you have to explore how to presented it well.. I hope you will be better for the next presentation.
BalasHapusOke asri. Thanks for your comment
Hapusyour blog is very nice, i am really like it. but when you delivered it you are too much read and you was ingnoring your friends here. you should have to make us to be powerful audience
BalasHapusI am sorry about that. Maybe in other presentation i could better
HapusWhy your example and siti's example are same?? Can you give me other examples so I can get more knowledge about this course.
BalasHapusOke yana. I'll give you others examples later. Thanks
Hapusnice topic but your presentation is not intresting...
BalasHapusThanks kak pit. I will try be better later
HapusWhere is the scope we are using metaphor ? Can it be used in writing or speaking? Give clearly explanation.
BalasHapusUsing metaphors is to give readers a picture in their minds of what is being discussed. you can use in both of them. It is more use in writing, Metaphors are wonderful to use in poetry and more lyrical prose writing, such as narratives, descriptive essays or short stories. You can also try using metaphor occasionally in a piece of nonfiction writing in order to better gain your audience’s attention or make a point in a creative way.
HapusWhat is function of metaphor in daily life??
BalasHapusMetaphors are used in poetry, literature, and anytime someone wants to add some color to their language
HapusUhhh agak kesal ya!!! ur ppt so fast n thats not good
BalasHapusHehehe maaf siti. Mungkin di lain postingan akan di buat lebih lambat
Hapusyour presentation make me want to sleep in the class. so boring
BalasHapusSorry feb :( i will try be good presentator later
HapusYour ppt so long ade , i'm so lazzy read your ppt sorry🙄
BalasHapusThanks tessa, i think that is the point of my material. However i would try to make it simply.
HapusHello Ade i like your post, and about your ppt i also like, but ade i have question, what is the benefit we learn the meathapor??
BalasHapusThe benefit of it like we can easily to understand about people say, people using it to make their speaking style colorful
HapusYou input some variations of metaphor in this article. Nice.
BalasHapusThank you brother! I will be the best later
HapusGood job de
BalasHapusYout prsentation make me bored and explain terlalu panjang ade
BalasHapusSorry feb if i make you bored when i present my material. But they are the important part of metaphor :)
Hapusgod job... i get the point from metaphor from your write
BalasHapusAyaaay, thanks susi :*
Hapusthe Explanation on your bolg is good, but your appearance in front of class is very bad
BalasHapusOk rumy. I will increase my skill to speak in front of class. It was because i don't prepare to present it
HapusAdek ? i have a question that what the benefit we study this material in dayli ? explain me pliss
BalasHapusThe benefit of it such as we can easily to understand about people say, people using it to make their speaking style colorful
Hapusnice explanation, nice post, and nice colour de heheee but I can't understand about your presentation
BalasHapusThanks shel and also sorry of you can not understand my presentation. Maybe other time, i will present to you
HapusActually you should know that it is one of good materials but you do not explain it well. Keep trying!
BalasHapusThanks for your comment bg jems
Hapusyour blog is very nice, i am really like it. but when you delivered it you are too much read and you was ingnoring your friends here. you should have to make us to be powerful audience
BalasHapusThanks bg jo. I would try to give simple explanation later
HapusYour ppt sangat cepat dee, i can't read all of your ppt because it
BalasHapusOke fen. I will change time duration of my PPT
HapusNice post ade 😊😊😊
BalasHapus