tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post474934996814478267..comments2023-09-16T05:02:59.946-07:00Comments on Heroines with Hearts: MetaphorsDebra St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-53197748226968347962012-02-07T16:40:28.542-08:002012-02-07T16:40:28.542-08:00Clever post.
Metaphors are a good way to do that ...Clever post.<br /><br />Metaphors are a good way to do that showing not telling in certain cases as well.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-82757691295312072782012-02-07T15:25:47.320-08:002012-02-07T15:25:47.320-08:00Thanks, November! I just read an article about &qu...Thanks, November! I just read an article about "Helicopter Parents"--another great metaphor, although I hope to God I'm never one of those!Jennifer Wilckhttp://www.jenniferwilck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-29070267835673046842012-02-07T14:57:39.674-08:002012-02-07T14:57:39.674-08:00Ahhhhh metaphors, snuggled up inside my favorite.....Ahhhhh metaphors, snuggled up inside my favorite... :-)<br /><br />Great post Jennifer!k~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17308736457276683273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-69238175193777887122012-02-07T08:15:52.768-08:002012-02-07T08:15:52.768-08:00Jenn and Paula, yes, I think the trick is to strik...Jenn and Paula, yes, I think the trick is to strike just the right balance. I often find song lyrics have great examples and have very creative ways of describing things. But the metaphors have to fit with the story and with the characters.<br /><br />Fireman, nice!<br /><br />Ana, LOL! I just found that study so interesting.Jennifer Wilckhttp://www.jenniferwilck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-58705706875127679542012-02-07T07:26:03.464-08:002012-02-07T07:26:03.464-08:00I approach metaphors with caution. Good ones can b...I approach metaphors with caution. Good ones can be excellent, but 'contrived' or 'too fanciful' ones can distract the reader, as can the use of too many metaphors. There's also a narrow line between some metaphors and the dreaded cliches. On the whole, I prefer to call a spade a spade (if you'll forgive the cliche there!).Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-23014085818515566982012-02-07T07:09:13.003-08:002012-02-07T07:09:13.003-08:00Then writers who use metaphors are mind massagers....Then writers who use metaphors are mind massagers. I am a brain masseuse!Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-66915642195754185162012-02-07T06:53:00.332-08:002012-02-07T06:53:00.332-08:00Metaphors the cream in my coffee.Metaphors the cream in my coffee.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171252225944337595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-45508301012185042652012-02-07T06:49:23.389-08:002012-02-07T06:49:23.389-08:00I love using metaphors--but I often over use them....I love using metaphors--but I often over use them. Great article!! Cheers, JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559573562599754752noreply@blogger.com