Freedom metaphors often invoke nature as the ultimate sign of being free (juxtaposed to the constraints of living in a society). Some examples are: Freedom is a bird Freedom is a hike in the woods Freedom is the wind in your hair Others invoke the idea of freedom as something that’s long wished for, but …
Hope metaphors can often invoke a sense that there’s a path to good even in the bad times, such as these ones: There’s light at the end of the tunnel. Every cloud has a silver lining. The sun is peeking through the clouds. Other metaphors for hope highlight its permanence, like: Hope is a bottomless …
Love metaphors generally refer to love as something that is irresistible and not your choice, such as in these examples: Struck by Cupid’s Arrow Falling in Love Love is a Drug Knocked off your Feet Other examples relate it to natural phenomena, such as: Love is a Whirlwind An Eternal Flame A Wave of Passion …
Eyes can be described through metaphor to help create vivid ‘images’ in the mind of the reader. Some of my favorite metaphors for eyes are: Her eyes told a story. Her eyes are a window to the soul. He had the eye of the tiger. If you want to show your reader that someone has …
My favorite metaphors, similes and analogies for change are: It’s a breath of fresh air. It’s as good as a holiday. It’s carried in the wind. It waits for no one. It’s a train leaving the station. (All 12 are discussed in detail below). Metaphors for change can help explain your feelings about the change …
Darkness metaphors, similes, idioms and proverbs fit into a few different categories. There are metaphors for darkness that describe how the night behaves, like darkness as a: Veil Cover Blanket We can also see it as a special type of metaphor called ‘personification’ which gives it human-like qualities, like: Imposing itself Speaking to you Being …
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The moon is an ever present feature of the night’s sky, and the most attractive and grand feature at that. So the use of the moon as a metaphorical device in writing can create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind of the context of a scene. Some of the best moon metaphors to describe …
Water metaphors, analogies, proverbs, and idioms are useful for helping writers to create more effective stories. Some excellent water metaphors for writers are: The river is a weaving snake The water searched for the sea The water roared Some of my favorite water proverbs are: Blood is thicker than water To change mid-stream To throw …
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Ocean metaphors usually refer to the ocean either as a lovely place that delivers you calm and happiness or as an angry and powerful force that could cause you harm. Some positive metaphors include: The sea is my home The tide licked my toes The sea is a surfer’s paradise Some negatives include: The ocean …
The awesome power of rain makes it ripe for Biblical sized metaphors. Rain metaphors can often relate to God, Noah’s Ark, or the delivery of fate (especially for farmers). Other metaphors for rain relate to personification. We can consider rain to be acting upon us – be it spitting, punishing or entertaining! Here’s a short …
