less active‚ show less attention and are more irritable and agitated than babies born to moms who are not depressed (“American Pregnancy Association”). In the poem “Metaphors” by Sylvia Plath‚ her choice of words for the poem seem to express her feelings of depression toward the issue of her pregnancy. Plath chose many metaphors to describe her pregnancy. From her choice of words‚ one gets the feeling as if she is not enjoying the fact that she is pregnant‚ nor is she looking forward to giving
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Beowulf is one of the greatest surviving epic poems. It was composed by Germanic people more than twelve hundred years ago. Although it is written in Old English‚ it deals with the Scandinavian forebears of the Anglo-Saxons‚ the Danes and the Geats. This epic poem concerns itself with Christianity‚ internal and external evils‚ and the warriors defeating monsters. The first passage of this story basically describes the building of Heorot. Hrothgar‚ decides to build a Valhalla-type of sanctuary
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The Old English Beowulf verse was one that was transcribed around the year 1000. During this time there was two religions that dominated Northern Europe. These were Christianity and Paganism‚ which both play a role in the transcribing of the Beowulf verse. Throughout the verse the majority of the material used is depicted as Christian‚ which from its primary position look down on the Pagan aspect as a secondary‚ more primitive aspect. These elements lead one to classify this verse as a Christian
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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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Hrothgar Hrothgar‚ is the ruler of the Danes in Beowulf and consequently places the people of his city as the highest priority. Not being timid to present emotions along with wisdom and admirability are certain qualities held by Hrothgar. Additionally‚ he lacks vigor to physically combat his civilian enemies‚ as he is an aging Sultan. "Choose‚ dear Beowulf‚ the better part‚eternal rewards./Do not give way to pride./For a brief while your strength is in bloom‚/but it fades quickly;/and soon there
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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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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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Herot. I lay awake‚ waiting for this gruesome monster to enter the hall. Grendel could not stand a chance as I had ripped his arm out of his socket. To show proof of my victory‚ Grendel’s arm hung above on the wall of Herot. In honor of the great Beowulf‚ thy name was recognized as a hero by all in a song‚ shared by other ancient heroes. I hope thou keep it in a safe place‚ as it is indeed a treasure to me. Alone‚ I fought
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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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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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