Extended Metaphor Builder

Extended Metaphor

A comparison that continues throughout several sentences or an entire piece of writing.

Metaphor

A comparison that says one thing is another without using like or as.

Symbol

Something that stands for a bigger idea than itself.

Symbolism

Using objects, places, or actions to represent deeper meanings.

Personification

Giving human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas.

Imagery

Words that create a clear picture in the reader's mind.

Word Choice

The specific words an author chooses to create meaning and feeling.

Connotation

The feeling or emotion a word suggests beyond its dictionary meaning.

Atmosphere

The overall feeling created by a place or setting.

Mood

The feeling a reader experiences while reading.

Detail

A small piece of information that makes writing more vivid.

Theme

The central message or big idea of a story.

Figurative Language

Writing that uses creative comparisons instead of literal meanings.

Meaning

The deeper idea a writer wants readers to understand.