An expression that can refer to virtually any referent, the specific referent being defined by context.
An expression that refers to a preceding expression.
The most solemn part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass during which the offerings of bread and wine are consecrated as body and blood of Christ.
The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis.
The use of a word or phrase to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word or phrase.
A word or phrase used in such implied comparison.
The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks.
To use a metaphor.
To describe by means of a metaphor.