Does My Writing Need Metaphors?
By DiAnn Mills A metaphor is a word or phrase that compares something tangible with something intangible that has a psychological meaning. In fiction, the writer crafts a metaphor according to a character’s personality and life experiences. This eliminates clichés that are dull and boring and, instead, introduces something exciting and original. A writer who uses metaphors shows how a character expresses feelings and opinions. The specialty of this literary technique involves using words and phrases unique to the character. The literary technique sprinkles the page with life. Metaphors Add Four Dynamics to the Manuscript. Creativity blends the reader’s imagination with the characters personality. Be bold. Be brave. Explore new concepts by creating metaphors in every part of speech. List the words and phrases in a file where you can access them. Remember to massage the metaphor to fit the character. One character might interpret a metaphor one way, w...
