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 |
Description generation (PDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.
Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning. # Instructions Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. # Response Format Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: keyMetaphor
Generated description
Indicates that one entity functions as a central or primary metaphor used to conceptualize, explain, or structure understanding of another entity.
Sample triples (127)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
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“California is a Garden of Eden, a paradise to live in or see; but believe it or not, you won’t find it so hot if you ain’t got the do re mi.”
surface form:
California is a Garden of Eden, a paradise to live in or see; but believe it or not, you won’t find it so hot if you ain’t got the do re mi.
|
Garden of Eden via predicate surface "metaphorUses" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Gospel of John chapter 10 | Good Shepherd via predicate surface "mainMetaphor" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Gospel of John chapter 10 | gate for the sheep via predicate surface "mainMetaphor" ⓘ |
| Röstigraben | geographical barrier via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |
| The Race Is On | horse race for romantic rivalry via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| When It Rains It Pours | rain as adversity via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |
| La Esmeralda del Sureste | color-based metaphor via predicate surface "metaphorType" ⓘ |
|
“Soul Food”
surface form:
Soul Food
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soul food cuisine via predicate surface "usesAsMetaphor" ⓘ |
|
“Soul Food”
surface form:
Soul Food
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eating habits via predicate surface "usesAsMetaphor" ⓘ |
|
“Soul Food”
surface form:
Soul Food
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domestic life via predicate surface "usesAsMetaphor" ⓘ |
| Love Is Like a Braid | love as a braid via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| Ulysses and the Sirens | Homer’s Odyssey via predicate surface "usesMetaphorFrom" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| That Lucky Old Sun | the sun as a symbol of effortless existence via predicate surface "metaphorUses" ⓘ |
| Tathagatagarbha | gold covered in dirt via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| Tathagatagarbha | treasure hidden underground via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| Tathagatagarbha | seed or embryo of a Buddha via predicate surface "metaphorUsed" ⓘ |
| The Monarchie of Man | human body via predicate surface "usesMetaphorOf" ⓘ |
| Hermès series | messenger-god Hermes via predicate surface "usesMetaphorOf" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Spanish Cloud Empire | cloud computing via predicate surface "usesMetaphorOf" ⓘ |
| Spanish Cloud Empire | virtual territories via predicate surface "usesMetaphorOf" ⓘ |
| Spanish Cloud Empire | digital trade routes via predicate surface "usesMetaphorOf" ⓘ |
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the lighthouse
surface form:
the lighthouse (symbol in To the Lighthouse)
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beacon of desire via predicate surface "hasMetaphoricalRole" ⓘ |
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the lighthouse
surface form:
the lighthouse (symbol in To the Lighthouse)
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marker of temporal distance via predicate surface "hasMetaphoricalRole" ⓘ |
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the lighthouse
surface form:
the lighthouse (symbol in To the Lighthouse)
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anchor for characters’ inner lives via predicate surface "hasMetaphoricalRole" ⓘ |
| Where This Flower Blooms | flower as symbol of growth via predicate surface "metaphorUses" ⓘ |
| Where This Flower Blooms | blooming as self-actualization via predicate surface "metaphorUses" ⓘ |
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plateau "Introduction: Rhizome"
surface form:
Introduction: Rhizome
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rhizome via predicate surface "introducesMetaphor" ⓘ |