Extended metaphorsExtended metaphors

What are they?What are they?

Definition:Definition:

A A metaphormetaphor which is drawn-out beyond which is drawn-out beyond the usual word or phrase to extend the usual word or phrase to extend throughout a throughout a stanzastanza or an entire or an entire poem, usually by using multiple poem, usually by using multiple comparisons between the unlike comparisons between the unlike objects or ideas. objects or ideas.

An exampleAn example

Charlieby Dan Hruby, Charlie Arndt, and Evan Weeks

Charlie is a bomb.He is waiting to explode.The bomb is full of anger;

he has a short fuse.He may go off at any time.

Michael JordanMichael Jordanby Dexter Enge, Aaron Wenger, Kirk Kohlbeck, by Dexter Enge, Aaron Wenger, Kirk Kohlbeck,

and Nate Kingand Nate King

Michael Jordan is an eagle.Michael Jordan is an eagle.Soaring higher than the highest seagull.Soaring higher than the highest seagull.

Looks so great in the airLooks so great in the airAggressive like a bearAggressive like a bearSoars high and so freeSoars high and so free

Not anything like you and meNot anything like you and meHis home is Chicago, but not as of late.His home is Chicago, but not as of late.

A new home is D.C.A new home is D.C.isn't that great?isn't that great?