Metaphors

Here is another intersting feature of the flowery language.....

What is a Metaphor?
It is the comparison of two unlike things. They are used to help us understand the unknown. When you comparing two things, using a simile, you use comparing words such as, "like" or "as", to show the direct comparison, which is not the case with a metaphor.
Why should we use it?
With the use of a metaphor, the image in the reader’s head becomes stronger, as you say that the person, place, animal or thing is something else and not just like another thing. Hence, metaphors are said to give stronger images than similes. They do not mean, exactly, the way the words are said.

Examples!

He has a heart of stone.
She has a heart of a lion.
Her soft voice was music to Andy’s ears.
His silken lies went unheard in the court of law.
Things are going smoothly between the both of them.
Her bubbly personality cheered him up.
When she saw him in front of her, she froze with fear.
The news inflamed her temper and she decided to question her friend.
After the experience, he learnt a painful lesson in life.
When you're feeling blue call out to me.
You light up my life with your presence.
Only shades of gray make up life according to her.
Her deep dark secret was revealed to everyone.
To give her a surprise visit is a brilliant idea!
He faded off to sleep, while I was still talking to him.
I fail to see your logic about these things.
My memory is a little cloudy about that incident.
Plans are still a little hazy about the new business plan.
I do not like him because he is a shady character.
I have been waiting for the sweet smell of success to reach me.
The stench of failure should not depress you.
Her home was a prison, I wonder, how does she live there.
Crocodiles' teeth are white daggers, so be careful.
She could not digest the news when she heard it.
Life is a rollercoaster which every one has to go through.

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