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Elaborate metaphor

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Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A complex metaphor developed beyond a single phrase, often spanning several lines

Detailed Definition
An elaborate metaphor is a figurative comparison that is extensively developed, often incorporating multiple layers of imagery, additional sub-metaphors, and detailed description to deepen reader engagement with the concept.
Example
Example in poetry:
Comparing grief to a consuming wildfire and exploring every detail; Liken a city to a living organism with extensive metaphorical exploration; Painting love as a sprawling garden in elaborate comparative layers; Describing aging as a crumbling tower in rich metaphor
Additional Notes
Metaphor expanded with layered imagery; deepens connection to subject; used for rich descriptive effects.
Also Known As
Conceit Extended metaphor Complex simile Elaborate comparison
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