Metaphorical language pervades our everyday language and our thoughts.
2006-09-24 05:28:52 · 4 answers · asked by Countrygirl 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Metaphorical language is a term referring to the use of a complex system of metaphors to create a sub-language within a common language.
This is a common feature of religious discussion, (for example biblespeak) wherein a religious text is often a prerequisite to participating fully in a conversation —to the outsider, such terms in such combinations will likely seem esoteric or otherwise unintelligible. The Tao te ching is considered by many to be almost entirely metaphorical. For example, change is usually expressed with the “water” character, not the “change” character.
2006-09-24 05:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by ĵōē¥ → đ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply put, it is "indirect inference" language. It seeks to illustrate by unrelated example.
2006-09-24 13:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you use lots of description etc. to describe a relatively simple thing, used a lot in poetry
2006-09-24 12:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by Pie and Mash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the dictionary or encyclopedia.
or GOOGLE.COM
2006-09-24 12:33:07 · answer #4 · answered by Val 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋