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OP I wonder if there is a well accepted term to cover "metaphor", "simile", "allegory" and the like. I would like to use "metaphor" in a broad sense for this but a philosopher friend objects to this.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Is there a word for non literal word usages? CarlAdler 10/26/05 01:09 PM Re: Is there a word for non literal word usages? Jackie 10/26/05 01:19 PM Re: Is there a word for non literal word usages? AnnaStrophic 10/26/05 02:28 PM Re: Is there a word for non literal word usages? tsuwm 10/26/05 03:28 PM Re: Is there a word for non literal word usages? CarlAdler 10/26/05 05:40 PM Re: Is there a word for non literal word usages? Marianna 10/26/05 03:27 PM
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