keyMetaphor
P31346
predicate
Indicates that one entity functions as a central or primary metaphor used to conceptualize, explain, or structure understanding of another entity.
All labels observed (26)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| metaphorUsed | 23 |
| usesMetaphorOf | 21 |
| metaphorType | 17 |
| usedAsMetaphorIn | 10 |
| hasMetaphoricalElement | 7 |
| metaphorUses | 7 |
| hasMetaphoricalRole | 6 |
| metaphoricalRole | 4 |
| usesAsMetaphor | 4 |
| hasKeyMetaphor | 3 |
| mainMetaphor | 3 |
| portraysAsMetaphor | 3 |
| keyMetaphor canonical | 2 |
| metaphoricalAssociation | 2 |
| metaphoricalInterpretation | 2 |
| usesMetaphorFrom | 2 |
| visualMetaphorFor | 2 |
| basedOnMetaphorOf | 1 |
| goldUsedAsMetaphorFor | 1 |
| hasMetaphoricalSource | 1 |
| introducesMetaphor | 1 |
| metaphorExplains | 1 |
| metaphorSource | 1 |
| reliesOnMetaphor | 1 |
| usedMetaphor | 1 |
| usesAsCentralMetaphor | 1 |
Sample triples (127)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| Surah An-Nur | Allah as the Light of the heavens and the earth ⓘ |
| Pillars of the Church | architectural metaphor via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |
| Red Pill communities |
The Matrix
via predicate surface "usesMetaphorFrom"
ⓘ
surface form:
The Matrix film
|
| Pearl of the Aegean | metaphor of a pearl via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |
| Hall of Faith | hall of fame via predicate surface "basedOnMetaphorOf" ⓘ |
| Caged Bird | caged bird as symbol of restricted freedom via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| El gran zoo | fantastical zoo via predicate surface "usesMetaphorOf" ⓘ |
| O Captain! My Captain! | ship as the United States via predicate surface "portraysAsMetaphor" ⓘ |
| O Captain! My Captain! | captain as Abraham Lincoln via predicate surface "portraysAsMetaphor" ⓘ |
| O Captain! My Captain! | voyage as the Civil War via predicate surface "portraysAsMetaphor" ⓘ |
| The Ditch | metaphorical barrier between Australia and New Zealand via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |
| Untempered Schism | symbol of destiny and madness via predicate surface "metaphoricalRole" ⓘ |
| Untempered Schism | symbol of infinite possibilities via predicate surface "metaphoricalRole" ⓘ |
| Innovation Ring | continuous innovation via predicate surface "visualMetaphorFor" ⓘ |
| Innovation Ring | global connectivity via predicate surface "visualMetaphorFor" ⓘ |
|
"Old Lady"
surface form:
Old Lady
|
personification via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |
| Fire and Ice | fire via predicate surface "usesMetaphorOf" ⓘ |
| Fire and Ice | ice via predicate surface "usesMetaphorOf" ⓘ |
| The Argonauts | the Argo ship as a figure for changing identity via predicate surface "metaphorUses" ⓘ |
| Garden of the Gulf | garden metaphor via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |
| Ismaelillo | child as symbol of the future via predicate surface "hasMetaphoricalElement" ⓘ |
| Ismaelillo | child as symbol of purity via predicate surface "hasMetaphoricalElement" ⓘ |
| Promised Land | African American spirituals via predicate surface "usedAsMetaphorIn" ⓘ |
| Promised Land | liberation theology via predicate surface "usedAsMetaphorIn" ⓘ |
| Cinderella Service |
Cinderella (fairy tale)
via predicate surface "hasMetaphoricalSource"
ⓘ
surface form:
Cinderella from the fairy tale "Cinderella"
|
| Roof of the World | vertical extremity of the Earth via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |
| Circles | concentric circles via predicate surface "mainMetaphor" ⓘ |
| The World’s Longest Parking Lot | hyperbole via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |
| Rubicon River | politics via predicate surface "usedAsMetaphorIn" ⓘ |
| Rubicon River | law via predicate surface "usedAsMetaphorIn" ⓘ |
| Rubicon River | business via predicate surface "usedAsMetaphorIn" ⓘ |
| Rubicon River | military strategy via predicate surface "usedAsMetaphorIn" ⓘ |
| Galaxia | cosmic superorganism via predicate surface "metaphoricalInterpretation" ⓘ |
| Galaxia | galactic mind via predicate surface "metaphoricalInterpretation" ⓘ |
|
living tree doctrine (in comparative constitutional law)
surface form:
living tree doctrine
|
constitution as a living tree capable of growth and expansion within its natural limits ⓘ |
| The Circle Game | carousel of time via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| The Circle Game | painted ponies going up and down via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| Flute of the Holy Spirit | musical instrument metaphor via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |
| The Spider | spider’s web as the weakest of houses via predicate surface "hasKeyMetaphor" ⓘ |
|
para-men (triad aliens)
surface form:
para-men
|
embodiment of interdependence via predicate surface "metaphoricalRole" ⓘ |
| Candles in the Sun | candles as a symbol of human life via predicate surface "metaphorUses" ⓘ |
| Candles in the Sun | sun as a symbol of larger forces beyond human control via predicate surface "metaphorUses" ⓘ |
| The Cross of Snow | a cross-shaped patch of snow on a mountain via predicate surface "usesMetaphorOf" ⓘ |
| I Am a Rock | rock as emotional invulnerability via predicate surface "hasKeyMetaphor" ⓘ |
| I Am a Rock | island as isolation via predicate surface "hasKeyMetaphor" ⓘ |
| (Love Is Like a) Heat Wave | love compared to a heat wave via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| Church of Laodicea | lukewarm water via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| Church of Laodicea | being spit out of Christ’s mouth via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| Church of Laodicea | wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| Faith Hall of Fame | sports hall of fame analogy via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |