lines)‚ contains figurative language (language that contains or uses figures of speech) such as similes (a figure of speech that makes a comparison) and metaphors (comparisons of one thing to another without the use of like or as). “The currents pull like weeds”‚ a simile located in the third stanza‚ gives the reader extra detail so we can further understand the struggle the speaker is experiencing. Robert Robertson also includes a small metaphor in his second stanza’s first and
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There is a plethora of figurative language that is used in “To His Coy Mistress” by Andrew Marvell to reveal the seductive nature of the unidentified man to his coy mistress. He uses his tools of words with figurative language to woo this women into haveing sex with him. There is an abundance of hyperbole and personification that the speaker uses to express his love and need to perform coitus right at that instant to “control time.” “I would love you ten years before the Flood..Till the conversion
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Thebes Antigone and Creon were the two main characters in the play Burial at Thebes. Even though they are antagonistic counterparts‚ their acting styles were much different. The actor who played Creon chose to modernize the way he spoke his lines. On the other hand‚ the actor who played Antigone stuck to a more Shakespearian reading; she was much more dramatic with her lines. It is interesting to have the two main characters use two different reading styles; it seemed to make the play less compelling
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is Doodle and is invalid. The other brother‚ the narrator‚ is determined to increase Doodle’s mobility. Doodle was not able to walk and his older brother showed persistence to teach Doodle the walk. The author‚ James Hurst‚ uses diction and figurative language to show that Doodle has flaws‚ is optimistic‚ and is encouraged in a time of sorrow and disbelief because of his disability. The author shows Doodle’s flaws throughout the short story “the Scarlet Ibis”. The brother remembers Doodle as being
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“Racquets featuring strings strung across an oval frame were first used to play tennis-like games in the 15th century. Prior to this time ball players had used their bare hands‚ custom-made gloves or rope wrapped around their hands to strike the ball”(betHQ). Although Ryan‚ the main character in the story “Game Over”‚ might of liked it better using his hands judging by how inaccurate he is with a tennis racket. “Game Over” and “Girl Can’t Dance” are similar and different in many ways. The two ways
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In his play‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ William Shakespeare uses various examples of figurative language. He does this through the use of allusions‚ metaphors and foreshadowing in order to develop character and plot. Shakespeare uses one specific type of figurative to give you plot‚ and that type is foreshadowing. Through out the play Shakespeare continuously gives hints that give you more meaning to the purpose of the verse. In some cases‚ Shakespeare reveals plot‚ in this case upcoming death or misery
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is one of Coleridge’s unique poems because of its length‚ in consistent rhyme scheme and ancient language. The poem has an inconsistent rhyme scheme‚ the majority of the poem rhymes in ABAB and ABABAB with a few exceptions in the 5 line stanzas. Coleridge’s use of figurative language such as: symbolism‚ imagery‚ colors and word usage creates a life-like experience for the reader allowing for a clear grasp. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner has a mysterious setting
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In most songs‚ the artist or writer often includes figurative language to help add to the message of the song. One famous example of figurative language in a song is the song Umbrella by Rihanna. She uses repetition in the song‚ making it memorable to all who listen to it. Another example could be the song Love Story by Taylor Swift. The lyrics of this song contain a reference to Romeo and Juliet‚ creating an allusion which once again‚ makes this song more memorable. In most stories‚ movies‚ and
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In 1595‚ an old play of 2 star-crossed lovers takes their life (Prologue‚ pg.7). In William Shakespeare’s play‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ Friar Lawrence is shown as honest and trustworthy. William Shakespeare has written many plays in olden day language. During some time people thought that plays and poems were not worth anything and thought it was rubbish. People now study the writing of Shakespeare because of the rich language‚ the literature and the writing style and context. The most trusted
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The Three Theban Plays (King Oedipus‚ Oedipus at Colonus‚ and Antigone) are three tragedies depicting a shift beyond the beliefs of predetermination to the liberties of choice. Throughout the plays‚ the tragic hero‚ Oedipus unveils the truth behind the murder of his father‚ King Laius and the penalties that follow; consequently‚ Sophocles capably applies human characteristics to Oedipus to appeal at a broader spectrum. Sophocles utilizes vibrant imageries throughout these plays that uncover Oedipus’
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