Conceits
Definition
Conceits are extended metaphors that compare two seemingly unrelated things in an elaborate and surprising way. They often involve complex imagery and intellectual wit.
Analogy
Conceits in literature are like elaborate TikTok transitions. Just as TikTok transitions connect two unrelated scenes seamlessly with creativity and surprise, conceits connect two seemingly unrelated concepts in literature with intricate imagery and intellectual flair.
Related terms
Metaphor: a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
Simile: a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
Extended metaphor: a metaphor developed over several lines or throughout an entire poem.
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