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Lexxigramer
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posted September 03, 2014 12:01 PM
  
I love the subtle but distinct difference betwixt a simile and a metaphor ! 
1. Comparing Sunshine
Simile: Your smile is like sunshine on a rainy day.
Metaphor: You are the sunshine of my life.In general, similes are more poetic statements and metaphors are more hyperbolic ones.
If you want to flatter someone you can choose either a simile or metaphor, depending on how extreme your feelings are. 2. Comparing Life
Simile: Life is like a box of chocolates.
Metaphor: Life is a highway, and I want to ride it all night long. The words “like” and “as” usually distinguish similes from metaphors. Wondering if something is a simile? Just check for the words “like” or “as” and if you see them, chances are you have a simile. 3. Comparing Foxes
Simile: He’s as sly as a fox
Metaphor: He’s a fox! When it comes to similes and metaphors, a few small words can change the meaning of a sentence drastically. Choose your words carefully when you’re describing someone or something using a simile or metaphor, or you just might end up saying something you don’t intend! 
http://www.grammarly.com/blog/2014/rhetorical-devices-for-dummies-making-comparisons/
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This applies to Lexigramming also!
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a few small words can change the meaning of a sentence drastically.
Hence the rule of;
NEVER ADD WORDS OR LETTERS THAT ARE NOT FOUND WITHIN THE PHRASE OR NAME BEING LEXIGRAMMED. 
The smallest of invalid letter/word additions can change the meaning of ones creation in subtle and even radical ways. ------------------
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therefore I am immortal
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Randall
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posted September 04, 2014 11:36 AM
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Randall
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posted September 27, 2014 01:24 PM
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Lexxigramer
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posted September 27, 2014 08:23 PM
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Randall
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posted September 28, 2014 01:26 PM
People confuse those all the time. I hear the term metaphor thrown around when it's not.IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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posted September 28, 2014 08:45 PM
I agree! 
English is rather maddening at times!  IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted September 29, 2014 02:23 PM
My college professor said she was using a metaphor. I didn't correct her. IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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posted September 30, 2014 03:02 AM
Did you think it would have upset her?
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Randall
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posted September 30, 2014 11:29 AM
Yeah, it might have, at least in front of class. IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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posted September 30, 2014 03:41 PM
Yeah, maybe that would not have gone over well. IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted October 01, 2014 10:10 AM
I've learned to not always have to be right, even when I am. *bites tongue*IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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posted October 01, 2014 12:12 PM
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Randall
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posted October 02, 2014 02:23 PM
She's a great teacher. You can't expect everyone to know everything. Now if she were an English teacher, that would be different.IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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posted October 03, 2014 08:20 PM
Good way of seeing the situation!IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted March 15, 2015 03:04 PM
Yeppers!IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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posted March 16, 2015 01:54 AM
Yeppers! 
I like that slang word "yeppers"!
Same for "yikers!"  IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted March 17, 2015 10:08 AM
Never heard yikers before.IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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posted March 17, 2015 11:53 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Randall:
Never heard yikers before.
Hmmmmm.....
I have used "yikers" many times posting here at LL. IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted March 17, 2015 01:04 PM
Must have overlooked it.IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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posted March 17, 2015 07:34 PM
Yeppers!
It is OK. IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted March 18, 2015 01:26 PM
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Lexxigramer
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posted March 18, 2015 01:33 PM
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Randall
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posted March 19, 2015 11:55 AM
Will be on the lookout.IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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posted March 20, 2015 03:25 AM
Yikers! 
Definition of YIKES
—used to express fear or astonishment http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yikes_
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Urban slang dictionary
definition of:
yikers
An expression of shock, surprise or disgust. Derived from the word yikes It is the gen y way of expressing yikes
"yikers! You freaked me ou!" IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted March 21, 2015 03:22 PM
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