The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks.
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.
To use a metaphor.
To describe by means of a metaphor.
Program music, or the process of composing it.
A visually evocative poem or other piece of writing.
The act of writing such a piece.