First, let’s get the basics out of the way: metaphors and similes describe something by creating an image in the mind. Metaphors and similes are useful in that they are oft… See more

So what is the difference between a metaphor and a simile? They both serve the same purpose in English, so why are they separate ideas? It’s very simple: a simile use… See more

Often, people will use metaphors without realizing that that’s what they’re doing. Those metaphors are idioms. The English language is rich with metaphors—there are literally ten… See more

The most vivid metaphors are often the ones you make up yourself, because the image is fresh and therefore more vivid. Overused metaphors can lose some of their potency. W… See more