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Using Extended Metaphors in Your Writing — Part Two

On By Patrick RossIn Committed: A Memoir, Memoir, RoadTrip, Storytelling, Writing6 Comments

Extended metaphors in prose resonate with the reader, even if she isn't sure what it is the author has done to trigger that resonance. In Part One of this series I explained that making use of a recurring metaphor advances both plot and character development. We looked at how to identify a key theme that needs …

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Using Extended Metaphors in Your Writing – Part One

On By Patrick RossIn Committed: A Memoir, Editing, Memoir, MFA, RoadTrip, Storytelling, Writing23 Comments

One element of creative writing that I struggled with in my MFA program was the use of metaphor, particularly ones extended across long passages. I bemoaned my struggle from one of my Vermont College of Fine Arts residencies. But as I progressed in my studies I came to realize I was too hard on myself, …

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