is there a word for something that pretends to be an insightful metaphor but is actually just rephrasing the author's opinion
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Replying to @VesselOfSpirit
@VesselOfSpirit why would I say a metaphor if it didn't rephrase my opinion2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @admittedlyhuman
@admittedlyhuman the word "just" is important here2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @VesselOfSpirit
@admittedlyhuman metaphors allow you to import heuristics that let you reach correct conclusions in one domain to another domain1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @VesselOfSpirit
@VesselOfSpirit there are two types of metaphors, metaphors in speech and metaphors in your head1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @admittedlyhuman
@VesselOfSpirit when you're speaking, you're explaining your opinion. you don't always do this by reconstructing the steps that led to it.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @admittedlyhuman
@VesselOfSpirit it's possible this isn't responsive to your point.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@admittedlyhuman that makes sense. it's just important not to confuse the two kinds of metaphors, then
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