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Posted By: Deaccession Word for specific type of metaphor - 12/31/11 08:47 PM
Is there a word or term for metaphors where natural objects/phenomenon are employed to describe non-natural or artificial subjects?

i.e. "The Cloud" used to describe the Internet?
Posted By: Jackie Re: Word for specific type of metaphor - 01/01/12 01:37 AM
Metanthropomorphism? Sorry, I couldn't resist! Welcome, in spite of my silly response.
Posted By: Faldage Re: Word for specific type of metaphor - 01/01/12 02:58 AM
If Silva Rhetoricae is to be believed it sounds like metalepsis.
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