Rhetorical Devices

I’ve always been amazed by how something simple can hold so much power. Take a moment to think about the world around us – it’s filled with small, easy-to-understand things […]

I felt my nerves taking over while preparing for a big soccer game. My coach once said, “You’re a warrior on the field.” That metaphor stuck with me; I felt […]

I remember the first time I tried to describe the feeling of extreme hate in one of my stories. It was tough! Words didn’t seem to capture the intensity of […]

Greed is a powerful emotion that can subtly and dramatically shape our behavior. We all understand what Greed feels like, but how do we talk about it in a way […]

I’ll never forget when my friend helped me when I was feeling down. Instead of saying, “You’re nice,” I told her, “You’re a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.” […]

When I was a kid, my neighbour’s car horn was like a thunderclap that shook the windows. It wasn’t just loud—it was unmissable. Ever notice how we use metaphors for […]

Imagine your stomach growling like a storm, ready to break loose. We’ve all been there—when that empty feeling takes over, and you’re trying to find the best way to explain […]

Baseball is more than just a sport; it’s a language that connects players, coaches, and fans through rich metaphors that capture the essence of the game. Whether you’re a seasoned […]

When I first heard the metaphor “The church is a lighthouse,” it hit me in a way I didn’t expect. The idea that a church could guide people, like a […]

Clouds have always fascinated me—floating above us like soft, mysterious shapes in the sky. As a child, I loved lying on the grass and imagining them as anything from fluffy […]