Similes and Metaphors - How to write better poetry
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Contents:
Simple definition: 1:09
Better language: 2:22
Cliches and the purpose of metaphor: 3:27
Method #1 Random association: 5:33 (BAD!)
Method #2 Subconscious association: 7:46 (Maybe...)
Method #3 Intentional association: 9:20 (Good!)
Method #4 Realised association: 11:12 (Excellent!)
Unseemly begging for subs, likes, etc: 14:50
Link to the TED Talk mentioned in the video: • Everything you need to write a poem (...
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