Metaphor is a common rhetorical device. It is a figure of speech to describe or explain things A with things B similar to things A, also known as "metaphor" and "analogy", which was called "bi" or "bi" in ancient China. Jonathan kalle, a famous literary theorist, defines metaphor as a basic cognitive way, which is realized by treating one thing as another. That is to say, finding the * * * similarity between things A and B, we find that things A contain unknown characteristics in things B, and we have a new understanding of things A that is different from usual.
The function of metaphor
(1) Use metaphors to describe and render the characteristics of things. It can make things vivid and tangible, thus arousing readers' association and imagination, giving people a vivid and profound impression, and making the language colorful and infectious. Make the language vivid and vivid, and also make the profound and abstract truth simple and concrete.
(2) When explaining or reasoning, it is not called "metaphor" but "analogy". Describe profound truth with simple things, turn abstract into concrete, simplify complex, and help people understand deeply. And make the language vivid and rich in literary talent.
Pay attention to when using metaphors:
(1) Ontology and carrier must be two different things;
⑵ Ontology and vehicle must have similarities.
(3) In addition, the metaphors used should be easy to understand; Metaphor should be appropriate; Pay attention to thoughts and feelings.