Critical Thinking And Metaphors
Critical Thinking and Language
PART 1: Metaphors are often confused with similes and/or analogies and are, at times, difficult to differentiate. A metaphor is "a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them" (Merriam-Webster, 2006). My grandfather, which I refer to as "my Papaw", was a great influence in my life. I like to write about him, using metaphors, to pass on to my children to keep his memory fresh in their minds.
My Papaw was very frugal with his money. I often told him that he was so rich that he would drown in his own money. He was a member of a local church where he was referred to as Brother Kenneth by the fellow church members and community. When I would confide in him regarding my boyfriends he would always say, "There are other fish in the sea". Also, he would instruct me that playing hard-to-get was the best way to lure young men in. I weep for him and realize,......
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