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    Similes‚ Metaphors & Anecdotes In their spoken language all three chefs use a variety of similes metaphors and anecdotes to describe the food that hey are cooking. The way that they describe the food reinforces their purpose‚ which is to entice the audience with their cooking. Jamie Oliver uses the simile: “Like a brand that’s just come out of nowhere.” Jamie compares his dishes to something that is popular‚ so that the audience can relate to‚ Jamie uses a simile so the audience

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    assumptions (Gannon‚ 2000). India has such a diverse culture‚ that it would be difficult to pick a cultural metaphor that is an absolute constant. A cultural metaphor that can span India’s culture‚ while still retaining the unique identity of individuals‚ can be found in the Kolam: a creation made by many women across India every morning. To understand why we chose the Kolam as our cultural metaphor‚ it is important to look at why Kolams are created on a daily basis‚ how they are created and fit into

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    Mrs Calloway Metaphors

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    explained situations give the audience insight into her devotion as a fiction writer. Through the employment of metaphors‚ diction‚ and imagery the experiences described with Mrs. Calloway‚ her mother and herself explain the intensity of her memories and the value they have. In describing‚ Mrs. Calloway she reveals the intensity and value of her life experiences by employing metaphors to describe her as a "witch"(24) with a "dragon eye" (5). Choosing these words she portrays Mrs.Calloway as somewhat

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    The first stanza of the poem provides us with a picture of the fountain where Narcissus always goes to stare at his reflection. The second stanza gives us the physical attributes of Narcissus. With similes and metaphors‚ Ovid lets us see what the pretty boy looks like. He used the metaphor "twin stars" to refer to the eyes of Narcissus. Ovid then described him using similes‚ his fingers shaped as Bacchus might desire‚ his flowing hair as glorious as Apollo’s and his complexion fair and blushing as

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    Linda Pastan Metaphors

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    especially if it is coming from their family members. People should recognize how grateful they are to have a family in the first place‚ and they should appreciate what’s done for them‚ not how it’s done. Linda Pastan’s poem Marks contains irony‚ metaphors‚ and appropriate diction throughout the text to

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    Diane Ackerman Metaphors

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    In the An Alchemy of the Mind‚ Diane Ackerman employs Metaphors‚ personification‚ and point of view‚ to reveal the thaumaturgy and wonder behind the nature of the brain. Thaumaturgy is the wonders of working miracles.she represents the brain as almost an entity that resides within us to look over our decisions and guide us.diane uses metaphors to empower this idea “the petit tyrant””a huddle of neurons” etc. This ideology alone shows that not only does the author see the brain as “them”‚ but as there

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    Enrique‚ must take sacrifices and strength to make it out alive. Nazario applies the elements of metaphors and symbolism to establish the theme of perseverance and survival. At 17‚ Enrique travels from Honduras through Mexico’s most violent states crossing the border into the U.S. due to his determination. As Enrique struggles to strive for his freedom‚ suspension builds tension on the readers. For example‚ Nazario creates a feeling of suspense each time Enrique gets closer to his

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    The Metaphor of the Dawn in the Odyssey Throughout Odysseus’ journey‚ the metaphor of the dawn can be interpreted in relation to his journey to maturity and fulfillment in character and accomplishment. The progression of Odysseus’ development of strength and character parallels the development of day‚ from dawn to dusk. Also‚ the writer’s progressive changes in the descriptions for the Dawn are symbolic of Odysseus’ rising maturity level as the story unfolds. The epithet‚ "rosy-fingered dawn" marks

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    Robert Frost Metaphors

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    Garden (Editors of Poets.org). Robert’s works range from love to hate‚ anxiety to audacity‚ and happiness to sadness (Shmoop Editorial Team 2008). A marvelous‚ American poet like him had a tough life and his poem Fire and Ice is an extraordinary example of everyone’s emotions (Editors of Poets.org). First of all‚ Robert Frost began his life in San Francisco‚ California on March 26‚ 1874

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    Metaphor Case Study

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    following ACL tests: 1. Total the Invoice Amount column for comparison with the general ledger balance of $276‚841.33 (Total Field). 2. Recalculate unit cost times quantity and identify any extension misstatements (Filter). 3. Products that Metaphor purchases should not exceed $100 per unit. Print any purchase for subsequent follow-up where unit cost exceeded that amount (Filter). 4. Identify the three vendors from which the largest total dollar accounts payable transactions occurred during

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