The lexical emotive means and stylistic devices

Content of the work. The present course work consists of four parts: introduction, one chapter, conclusion and bibliography. It also includes the appendix where interesting Internet materials, schemes and illustrative thematic materials were gathered.

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   Metaphor
   

A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

Here are the basics:

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  A metaphor states that one thing is another thing
  
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  It equates those two things not because they actually are the same, but for the sake of comparison or symbolism
  
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  If you take a metaphor literally, it will probably sound very strange (are there actually any sheep, black or otherwise, in your family?)
  

Metaphors are used in poetry, literature, and anytime someone wants to add some color to their language

If you’re a black sheep, you get cold feet, or you think love is a highway, then you’re probably thinking metaphorically. These are metaphors because a word or phrase is applied to something figuratively: unless you’re actually a sheep or are dipping your toes in ice water, chances are these are metaphors that help represent abstract concepts through colorful language.