The metaphor paradigm
In user interfaces, we grasp the meaning of the metaphoric control because we mentally connect it with some other process or thing we have already invested time and effort into learning.
In particular, the idea that metaphors are a firm foundation for user interface design is a very misleading proposition. It's like worshipping 5.25 floppy diskettes because so much good software once came on them.
The intuition of the metaphor paradigm takes place without understanding the mechanics of the software
Alan Cooper: The Myth of metaphor