Definitions and Comparisons of Methods Similes, Metaphors, Proverbs, Parables, and Allegories pg 147

• Definitions

• Two simplest literary devices are similes and metaphors
• Similes use like or as; “The kingdom of God is like ...”
• Metaphors is an unexpressed comparison; “I am the bread of life ...”
• Similes emphasize some point of similarity
• Metaphors are not intended to be literal and emphasize some point of similarity.
• A simile extended into more complexity becomes a parable
• A metaphor extended into more complexity becomes a allegory
• There is danger in making allegorical embellishments which the author never indented
• A proverb is a parable or an allegory compressed into a short pithy saying that express general truth in memorable and catchy manner.