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Did you know that Emily Dickinson used over 500 distinct metaphors just in her poems about death and immortality? I remember the…

Metaphors for life have been used throughout history to help us make sense of our complex human experience. From ancient philosophical texts…

Hey there! After spending years studying literature and writing about relationships, I’ve learned that finding the right words to describe love can…

Hey there, fellow writers and emotion enthusiasts! Ever notice how a perfect metaphor can capture a feeling that words alone can’t describe?…

You know what’s funny? As a long-time writer and teacher, I’ve collected metaphors for family like some people collect seashells. Each one…

Have you ever found yourself hunting for songs with metaphors to play in your classroom, only to realize they’re absolutely everywhere? That…

You know what’s funny? After teaching English for nearly two decades, I still get a kick out of watching students’ faces light…

I remember the exact moment I fell in love with metaphors. I was teaching my first literature class, diving into Shakespeare’s “All…

You know that feeling when you’re reading something and your eyes just glaze over? Like you’re seeing the words, but they’re not…