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A metaphorical name:

    { 1 } - is a literal name.
    { 2 } - does not express a likeness between two realities.
    { 3 } - is a figurative name.
    { 4 } - is always a common name.
    { 5 } - is always a proper name.

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A metaphorical name:

In a metaphor, "a word or phrase literally referring to one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them." So a metaphorical name is contrary to a literal name. See p. 30.

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A metaphorical name:

    { 1 } - is a literal name.
    { 2 } - does not express a likeness between two realities.
    { 3 } - is a figurative name.
    { 4 } - is always a common name.
    { 5 } - is always a proper name.

In a metaphor, "a word or phrase literally referring to one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them." So a metaphorical name is contrary to a literal name. See p. 30.

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A metaphorical name:

    { 1 } - is a literal name.
    { 2 } - does not express a likeness between two realities.
    { 3 } - is a figurative name.
    { 4 } - is always a common name.
    { 5 } - is always a proper name.

A metaphorical name is a figurative name because it is "invented or made up." See page 30.

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A metaphorical name:

    { 1 } - is a literal name.
    { 2 } - does not express a likeness between two realities.
    { 3 } - is a figurative name.
    { 4 } - is always a common name.
    { 5 } - is always a proper name.

Proper naming, such as calling someone Judas because he betrays a friend for money with a kiss, can be metaphorical.

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A metaphorical name:

    { 1 } - is a literal name.
    { 2 } - does not express a likeness between two realities.
    { 3 } - is a figurative name.
    { 4 } - is always a common name.
    { 5 } - is always a proper name.

Common naming, such as calling someone a lion because of his courage, can be metaphorical.

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