Examples of Metaphor

Here are metaphor examples so you can see howstories. its part of the creative process, and it can be a
they are used in language and songwriting. Here is alot of fun.
set of phrases which each are examples of metaphor.Here are examples to demonstrate use of a
Metaphor is a very powerful part of any creativemetaphor. I've listed the word, then used the word in a
writing that you wish to do. The examples ofsentence.
metaphor you use must move your listener. Must helpExamples of Metaphor:
them understand the concepts you are presenting and1. Abandon: Out no money, Harry resolved to abandon
do it in a fresh and interesting way.his car.
This is especially true in songwriting where you only2. Agenda: Sheila followed her own agenda.
have about 28 lines to tell your story. In reality its less3. Binding: Marriage was a legally binding contract
(about 16-20 lines) because you usually repeat the lines4. Direction: Sam switched direction on the issue.
of the chorus three times.5. Green: Jenny's political views were bright green..
The words you choose must be powerful to compete6. Harnessed: The sailor harnessed the power of the
with other songs and make your song stand out. Youwind.
only have a very brief time to connect to your listener7. Moving: Bill sang a moving song.
through the pictures you paint and the emotions you8. Position: The man's position on adoption changed
weave in your words.each day.
Merriam-Webster defines a metaphor as "a figure of9. Rock: The team captain is a rock.
speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one10: Steer: Steer away from the controversy.
kind of object or idea is used in place of another toYou give the listener or reader a new sense of
suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as insomething they already understand by suggesting that
drowning in money)".there is something like it that they can understand too.
It's likely a metaphor if you see a word that is used inIt broadens the meaning and gives them new
place of the normal word that would be used.information aligned with something they already know.
However, metaphors are like people, as they get oldYour job as a writer is to connect with you listeners
and they get worn out and tired. They loose theand include them emotionally to your story. The
freshness they originally provided. They stop being aexamples of metaphor above show how words are
living metaphor and feel like a dead metaphor.used in place of other words to give the sentence
Your job as all writers and songwriters is to inventnew meaning.
new living metaphors as you paint pictures and tell