THE USE OF METAPHORS TO DESCRIBE FICTIONAL CHARACTERS

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Issue: Vol. 2 No. 19 : Инновационные исследования в современном мире: теория и практика
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Metaphors are a powerful tool in literature that can enhance the reader's understanding of a character or situation. Metaphors allow authors to describe complex characters by comparing them to something familiar, making it easier for readers to relate to them. This article will explore the use of metaphors to describe fictional characters.

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Tirkashev, D. (2023). THE USE OF METAPHORS TO DESCRIBE FICTIONAL CHARACTERS. Innovative Research in the Modern World: Theory and Practice, 2(19), 108–109. Retrieved from https://www.in-academy.uz/index.php/zdit/article/view/17455

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