metaphor

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metaphor

Metaphors & analogies

power tools for teaching any subject
2009
Explains how metaphors and analogies can be used in every subject at any grade level, demonstrating how metaphors and analogies can help students make connections between the concrete and the abstract and offering practical suggestions to help teachers learn how to use them as teaching tools.

Loose cannons, red herrings, and other lost metaphors

2001
Gives the meaning of over a thousand words and phrases used in everyday speech where the original meaning has been lost.

You're toast and other metaphors we adore

2011
An introduction to metaphors that defines what they are and provides illustrated examples with explanations.

Snowboarding similes and metaphors

2010
Katie "Crash" Carter joins sports announcer Buzz Star to cover the Ultimate Challenge snowboarding tournament and learn about similes and metaphors.

Metaphors, similes, and other word pictures

2006
Discusses the use of metaphors, similes, and other word pictures in poetry, and features examples and illustrations.

It's raining cats and dogs

an autism spectrum guide to the confusing world of idioms, metaphors, and everyday expressions
2012
Provides individuals with autism with a guide to understanding everyday idioms, metaphors, and expressions. Features black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Similes and metaphors

2006
Defines similes and metaphors and describes how and why they are used in sentences.

Skin like milk, hair of silk

what are similes and metaphors?
2009
Comical cats explain the differences between similes and metaphors.

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