Emotional Metaphors

noun the innermost parts of something; the intestines

• The doctor examined the patient's bowels to check for any abnormalities.
• I think I need to eat more fiber to keep my bowels regular.
• I had some bad sushi last night and now my bowels are all messed up.
• The intense scene in the movie really twisted my bowels with anxiety.

noun a small, edible, marine bivalve mollusk with a strong ribbed shell

verb to wrinkle or pucker, typically the skin

• The scientist studied the effects of pollution on the cockle population in the estuary.
• I found a beautiful cockle shell on the beach today.
• I can't believe he had the cockles to ask her out on a date.
• Her heart swelled with warmth, like the cockles of a cozy fireplace.

noun a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow

verb no applicable parts of speech

adjective no applicable parts of speech

adverb no applicable parts of speech

pronoun no applicable parts of speech

preposition no applicable parts of speech

conjunction no applicable parts of speech

interjection no applicable parts of speech

article no applicable parts of speech

• The storm caused widespread damage to the coastal town.
• I heard there's a big storm coming our way.
• That storm last night was a real doozy!
• She weathered the storm of criticism with grace and dignity.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The box was as heavy as lead, making it difficult to lift.
• I tried to pick up the bag but it was as heavy as lead.
• That backpack is as heavy as lead, dude.
• The news weighed on her heart as heavy as lead.