What are extended conceits ?

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What are extended conceits ?

2006-12-13 11:38:15 · 1 answers · asked by Shirley B 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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I believe these are also known as extended metaphors. They were Popular during the Renaissance. Conceits take one subject and explore the metaphoric possibilities in the qualities associated with a particular subject.

Many fairy tales are examples of extended metaphors/conceits.

2006-12-13 11:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by Tori 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋