Give an Example of a Metaphor Which Is Regularly Used

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Essay

Give an example of a metaphor which is regularly used in a frame with which you are familiar. Give at least two examples of ways in which this metaphor operates.

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Definitions:

Annexation

The formal act of acquiring territory by one state at the expense of another, often through conquest or treaty.

Spanish-American-Cuban-Filipino War

Another term for the Spanish-American War of 1898, highlighting the involvement and impact on Cuba and the Philippines.

Frontier Thesis

A theory proposed by historian Frederick Jackson Turner which argues that the American character and society have been shaped by the challenges and opportunities of the frontier.

American Character

American character refers to the traits, attitudes, and cultural attributes commonly associated with the American people and their society.