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Speaking Metaphorically…

Speaking Metaphorically…

Metaphors are wonderful things…when used correctly. For me, metaphors are the spice…the gentle delight sprinkled through quality writing. They are not sledgehammers.  They should never be clichéd. And they should be used sparingly to maintain their strength. By the way, similes are metaphors in this man’s army, so don’t get all uppity in the comments. Or do, I don’t care.

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Author JD MaderPosted on April 12, 2012April 12, 2012Categories Staff ArticlesTags creative writing, metaphors, Writing24 Comments on Speaking Metaphorically…
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