Misleading metaphors

The ideas that apply to yourself are especially applicable. In regards to stress, I frequently went to relax after school by doing personal projects like a website. After hearing that stress was like a pressure, I assumed I had to set aside time to "destress." I played games instead and felt fine for it, but if I really regret stopping what I was doing.

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Post by neom » Mon, Jul 03, 2017, 2:47 PM UTC

I believe the author is saying that the contextual application of a metaphor can spur illogical thought? Yet it seems odd to limit an imaginative literary tool.

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Post by amelius » Mon, Jul 03, 2017, 2:49 PM UTC

Analogies are similar (or should I say analogous?)

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Post by neom » Mon, Jul 03, 2017, 2:51 PM UTC

amelius wrote: post #8

Analogies are similar (or should I say analogous?)

I was thinking about this also, do you think analogies are more logical/rational and metaphors are more abstract/creative?

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Post by harperlee » Mon, Jul 03, 2017, 2:53 PM UTC

If you liked this article, be sure to purchase and read "Methaphors we live by", by Lakoff (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34459.Metaphors_We_Live_B...) It is a great little book that goes into much more detail and analysis of how humans use methaphors and analogy as models to understand the world around us. Highly recommended.

And if you already read it, I for one would welcome further study on these lines if you know it!