"All the world's a stage."
-William Shakeapeare.
What two items are being compared in this metaphor? What is the effect of comparing these two items? Hint: Think about more than just what is offered in Shakespeare's metaphor. Push the comparison further.
Most people play a character when they are on the stage. Often times the same thing happens in the world. People behave a certain way based on the situation and circumstances. Costumes (the clothes we wear) and masks (personalities) vary depending on the show (situation).
The river of life.
What type of metaphor is this? Indirect metaphor.
What two items are being compared?
Life and a river.
What is the effect of comparing these two items?
The reader can see how long, winding, and ever changing a river is and can see that life has the same characteristics.
It's all water under the bridge.
What type of metaphor is this? Direct metaphor.
What two items are being compared? (Try to think of specific examples.)
Water and the past. Water and an event. Water and an argument.
What is the effect of comparing these two items?
In all of these comparisons the metaphor shows the reader the connection between water (change and movement) flowing under a bridge (a constant, unmoving point).
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