Mixed Metaphors



Mixed Metaphors


"I've been up and down so many times that I feel as if I'm in a revolving door."

 For your next project (final project for seniors!) you will create an image to illustrate a Mixed Metaphor.

 Please read the article linked to below:

 https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-mixed-metaphor-1691395

 When you have completed the article, select a mixed metaphor to use in your project. You can refer to the list linked to below, author or find one of your own:

 http://therussler.tripod.com/dtps/mixed_metaphors.html

Once you have selected a mixed metaphor, create an image to illustrate it. The mixed metaphor itself should accompany your image.





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