Metaphors & Similes

What an interesting post. As an Aspie I have been...

2009-09-20T23:10:28.851-07:00

What an interesting post. As an Aspie I have been told I suffer from lack of empathy. I have no idea if I do but I assume the experts are right so it was interesting to see your thoughts on true empathy. I also do not understand metaphors or similies without thinking at great length about what the speaker might mean by which time they have moved onto an entirely different topic.

ps You're welcome to visit my blog. Fellow writers...

2008-09-26T00:09:00.000-07:00

ps You're welcome to visit my blog. Fellow writers always welcome.

The danger with imagery in writing is that it can ...

2008-09-26T00:08:00.000-07:00

The danger with imagery in writing is that it can tempt you into a display of your own stylistic devices, rather than focusing on your characters and telling the story. Sometimes simplicity communicates better than flowery language. In my opinion. But then I'm rather a novice at writing, a fool rushing in where angels fear to tread, to offer a metaphor that is also (o horror!) a cliche...

An interesting read. Some food for thought.

2008-09-11T23:40:00.000-07:00

An interesting read. Some food for thought.

I find for m the metaphors and similes add a visua...

2008-08-11T21:48:00.000-07:00

I find for m the metaphors and similes add a visual aspect to understanding concepts. For me, this is why they are so powerful. I paint and draw and dream in full colour, full of symbols and metaphors. When I was at university I would write and rewrite my notes until I could visualize them for exams. That's what my pdocs metaphors do for me, they add that one imperitive layer, the visual layer, to the lessons he is helping me learn.

I look forward to reading this blogg. Sounds interesting.
...aqua