: Re: Are illogical comparisons permitted? "Clouds soared high into the sky like raging horses." Horses don't soar, but is it ok to use "like raging horses" after "soar high into the sky"? I

@Carla500

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There's no law against it, so of course it's permitted. (In fact, poetry tends to include "illogical" metaphors.)

However, you'll have to consider what you want to achieve. An unclear metaphor might lead to the readers having a different image in mind than what you intended. In the worst case, it could leave your readers confused and take them out of the story.

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