Clue no.6

1. Define a metaphor and a simile.

--> A metaphor is an imaginative way of describing. It is comparing something else which is similar.It is comparing things not using like or as. For example, "I am a pig" is a metaphor. It means I am fat like a pig.
A simile is expression of describing a person or something with another similar thing. It is comparing things using like or as. It is a little bit different from metaphor.For example, "he eats as a pig" is a simile. It means he devours food.

1. Why do authors use figurative language?

--> At first, reasons why authors use figurative language are that they can make their sentences meaningful. Figurative language implies many meanings. Those are depend on your experience, and imagination. Secondly speaking directly in the text makes readers bored. You can feel more realistic than the real world. You can see, hear, smell, feel, and taste vividly.
If authors use figurative language, they leave room for readers to imagine the sentences. And by imagining, they can get various of results of authors' purpose.
Finally, but mostly, authors can emphasize and form the connection between readers and characters in the text. So readers give themselves up in the books.

2. List 3 metaphors that you think are really beautiful or interesting.

--> She is my East and my West, my compass.
Life is a mere dream, a fleeting shadow on a cloudy day
Love is a lemon - either bitter of sweet

3. Find a metaphor for Jesus In the Bible and list the Bible verse (hint: look in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke or John.)

-->The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. (Psalm 23:1)

4. What does this metaphor reveal about God's world and your understanding?

--> In this metaphor, it says God is a shepherd. This metaphor means that God is our master of people. We can imply that we are sheep of God from the metaphor. Sheep should follow their masters. In other words, people should follow God. And it also said we have all we need. It means God has given everything we need. God gave us water, sky, animals, land and lives. Those are all we need. So we better listen to him.