Metaphors and similies are necessary to lighten or brighten the English language. Otherwise, we would be saying that the cat looks like a feline. Doesn't it sound better to say that the cat is sly like a fox or that the cat was slow like a turtle? I guess we can even say the cloud sings or the trees howl. It just really makes the English language funny and I can add creative elements to my poetry.
We use literary devices to enhance our writing. Sometimes, people overuse common ones which can be considered cliches. I don't think I'm much of a metaphor user. I use more alliteration, rhyming, a little onomatopoeia, short lines or other techniques in my poetry. I write articles, press releases, speeched and blog entries but not much story/fiction.
I think that's a good challenge for me! I am going to experiment with fiction in short stories. Readers and followers, please be sure to leave me a comment so I can continue to improve.
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