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A metaphor depends upon the connotations of words representing the things being compared. true or false?

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This is true. Metaphors do not represent literal/denotative meaning and require some connotation to be involved.
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Answer: True.

Explanation: a metaphor is a figure of speech that consists in making a direct comparison between elements that aren't obviously related, in order to create an image in the reader's mind. The connotation of a word is the meaning given by the context or even by the readers (or listeners) based on their emotions or personal experiences. So the given statement is true, a metaphor depends upon the connotation of words representing the things being compared.

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