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    Figurative Language Metaphor: In Act III‚ Scene II of Macbeth (no quotations‚ italics)‚ Shakespeare compares certain dangers that still need to be eliminated; in this case‚ Banquo and Fleance‚ to a “scorched snake”. This is a suitable comparison because a snake and a threat both portray danger and uncertainty. By specifically mentioning a “scorched snake”‚ we are able to conclude that Macbeth’s killing spree will continue throughout the play since he will never feel like he has gotten rid of his

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    The use of the Metaphor Integrative Christian Counseling Grid‚ with use of analysis of the clients’ mind‚ emotions‚ transformational goals‚ actions‚ motivations‚ organic factors‚ relational dynamics‚ pneumatic elements‚ and history‚ is the suggested method used for the scenario (Brewer‚ n.d.). Mind refers to thoughts about the scripture and applying bible verses to everyday life. Scripture may help relieve the pain. Also referring to scriptures and how they apply to the situation. Emotions deals

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    night. Homer Barron was known as a funny man in the town‚ He helped with the construction. The townspeople said he was not a man to marry‚ but he took Emily out on buggy rides on Sunday Afternoons. He is killed by Emily. Part two: 1. The metaphor used in the first paragraph to describe Miss Emily is “A fallen monument.” 2. The house is personified in the second paragraph by when the author describes it as coquettish. 3. In 1894‚ Colonel Sartoris told Miss Emily that she did not have

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    The article is 1492: Europe in America and America in Europe: Or‚ Traveling Metaphors in the Discovery of America by Boris Vejdovsky. This was a very interesting article concerning Columbus and the beginning of our great country. Vejdovsky dives into the reasoning behind Columbus’s exploration of the New World and really tackles the deeper meaning behind why Columbus choose to do what he did. The main argument of this article was whether Columbus choose to adventure and explore out of selfish wants

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    start to get consumed by their grief. They then try to figure out exactly how she died and pull the ultimate prank the boarding school has ever seen in honor of Alaska. John uses many figurative devices such as symbolism‚ allusions‚ imagery‚ metaphors‚ and similes to portray friendships and its growth and strength. ​Throughout the book miles talks about these white flowers by the creek. After Alaska’s death miles says‚ “Twelve oblong petals around a filled in circle against the daisy-white paint‚ and

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    Politicians and Rhetoric The Persuasive Power of Metaphor Jonathan Charteris-Black Politicians and Rhetoric Also by Jonathan Charteris-Black CORPUS APPROACHES TO CRITICAL METAPHOR ANALYSIS Politicians and Rhetoric The Persuasive Power of Metaphor Jonathan Charteris-Black © Jonathan Charteris-Black 2005 All rights reserved. No reproduction‚ copy or transmission of this publication may be made without written permission. No paragraph of this publication may be reproduced‚ copied

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    lives with the idea. London views the world as a Darwinist‚ or with the theory of natural selection. He sees the world with a sense of cold reality‚ where the strongest must fight and thrive to keep a place in the world. Jack London uses simile and metaphor to describe the cold reality that the world is a harsh place to live in. London conveys how he feels about

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    however‚ the phrase would have the be “the adlib is mightier than the sword” in regards to his incredibly famous “I Have A Dream” speech‚ which contained many metaphors with great imagery. King used imagery and metaphors to powerfully represent his ideas on the discrimination in America during the 1960’s. One example of King’s imagery in metaphors is when he proclaims that they would “be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood.” This shows that

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    Outline Plato’s simile of the ship and two of its possible purposes (15 Marks) Plato’s simile of the ship is used as a retort to Adeimantus’ assertions that philosophers are “very odd birds‚ not to say thoroughly vicious”‚ and even their best qualities prove to be completely useless to society. In the simile‚ each feature represents an element of Athenian society. The ship itself represents the Athenian democratic state. The captain of the ship‚ who is large and strong‚ is also deaf and short-sighted

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    third of your marks goodbye I reckon. – You can link OVERTLY – that is‚ use a character or set in 1930′s Australia to explore the conflict b/w white settlers and indigenous Oz (One Night The Moon‚ obviously!) – or more SUBTLY – using landscape metaphors from the film – but I’d still put some really clear links in there such as using quotes from dialogue or the poetry to make it superclear. DON’T RETELL THE STORY!!!! 2. Don’t just REWRITE a piece you’ve planned before – spend a good TEN MINUTES

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