A metáfora
Example: A metáfora enriquece o texto ao sugerir significados ocultos.
Definition
"A metáfora" is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, suggesting a resemblance or symbolic meaning, often enriching a text by implying hidden or deeper meanings.
Etymology
The word "a metáfora" comes from the Greek word 'metaphora,' meaning 'transfer' or 'carrying over,' referring to the transfer of meaning from one concept to another. Did you know? The term was adopted into Latin as 'metaphora' and then into Portuguese, keeping its essential function of conveying figurative language.
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