Monday 23 March 2009

Metaphors and lies

It's probably difficult to explain to some literal-minded children the difference between metaphors and lies. Then again, I remember not being particularly able to grasp the concept of metaphor at all when it was first explained to me, so I may have an inaccurate impression of the problem. Still, I can't help but think that some kids, when told that "metaphor is describing something by saying it is something else" might draw a parallel to their definition of lies.

Mokalus of Borg

PS - It might have to be an unusual child.
PPS - But then I understand they're not all "usual" to begin with.

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