Symbol: A symbol is an object or thing that is meant to represent or stand for something else. Eg. If your mother was wise, then a symbol to represent her would be like a Wizard, Glasses, An Owl or a Wand.
Metaphor: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. (http://www.google.com.au)
Visual Metaphor: A visual metaphor, also called a pictorial metaphor, is a metaphor in which something (the metaphor's "target") that is presented visually is compared to something that belongs to another category (the metaphor's "source") of things than the first, also presented visually. (http://www.google.com.au)
How can I use Visual Metaphors to explain aspects of you?
The way I can use Visual Metaphors to explain the aspects of myself would like a symbol to my own characteristic. For an example, say that I was bubbly, I would probably use bubbles or a bubble bath, etc. For another example, say that I was loving, I could probably use a bear, a fluffy toy or even a baby animal to show that certain aspect of myself.
