My Mama Always Said...

Metaphors and Similes are great way to get people to think, relate and expand. I like that we are discussing them this week in class. 

I have never been much of a writer.  In fact, I do not journal much and haven’t been engaged in many situations that require thought provoking writing.  I do, however, believe in the healing properties associated with all types of writing.   

My personal desire is to write a book someday.  In order to do so, it is clear that getting really comfortable with metaphors and similes, amongst other literary devices, will be essential.  I enjoyed having to come up with similes and metaphors as our homework on Friday because it caused creative juices to flow as a result!

Metaphors and similes make reading interesting and add color and imagination.  There are many that have become so famous that you would automatically know where they came from when you hear them. Let’s look at a few... 

Literature....

            All the world’s a stage,

And all the men and women merely players;

They have their exits and their entrances

~Shakespeare

Music....

TNT...I'm Dynamite!
~AC/DC

Film....

            Life was like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re

            gonna get.

 ~ Forest Gump 

These "samples" are an infinitesimal example of how metaphors and similes are used in our life.  In poetry and lyrics they are a necessary part of the landscape.  The use of these devices requires you to investigate meaning and in doing so, may allow you to connect on a deeper level with yourself and the world around you. 

I need to get going now...time is money!