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    ” This is an example of: A) a simile B) a metaphor C) an allusion 2. Paragraph 2 refers to “a fur pendant.” This is an example of: A) a simile B) a metaphor C) an allusion 3. The last paragraph on page 102 says “a muscled ribbon.” This is an example of: A) a simile B) a metaphor C) an allusion 4. At the top of page 103‚ Dillard says‚ “Our look was as if two lovers‚ or deadly enemies‚ met unexpectedly…” This is an example of: A) a simile B) a metaphor C) an allusion 5. In this same

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    a feeling of awe and inspiration‚ along with a new desire to read Chapman’s translation of Homer. The poem is rich with emotion-invoking language and filled to the brim with excitement. The poet‚ John Keats‚ uses figurative language such as metaphor and simile to create a tone of wonder‚ fulfillment‚ and ecstasy in his poem “On First Looking Into Chapman’s Homer.” The poem contains figurative and symbolistic expressions such as seen in the first line in “realms of gold” The realms of

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    without love with ice-skaters‚ which gives us an image of coldness‚ but this does not mean that this poem is less profound because even though the theme is superficial and cold‚ the author describes it in a very detailed and profound way through metaphors and similes. In this poem the author leaves all the feelings and emotions behind‚ and talks about how superficial and cold are the people that can "...make love without love."(l.1) In this poem the

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    stylistic devices 2.1. Reproduction of simile in the short stories by E.A.Poe 2.2. Reproduction of metaphor in the short stories by E.A.Poe 2.3. Reproduction of epithets in the short stories by E.A.Poe 1.3.1. Simile . According to K. Ya. Lotots’ka simile is an imaginative comparison which is also called literary comparison.[27‚ p.102] I.R. Galperin said that simile intensifies one feature of the concept in question. The usage of simile serves the specification of features

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    English Parts of speech 2 The Simile A simile is an direct comparison that always contains the words “as” or “like” A simile compares one thing with another and in the process suggests some degree of similarly between things that are not the same. Example: The carpet felt like sandpaper under her feet (Here the carpet‚ which is usually soft‚ is being compared to sandpaper‚ which suggests that either there is something wrong with this carpet or it is uncomfortable to walk on. Identifying

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    figurative language is used in this sentence? A) hyperbole B) metaphor C) personification D) simile 2. My father was the sun and the moon to me. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) hyperbole B) simile C) metaphor D) personification 3. The rain seemed like an old friend who had finally found us. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) onomatopoeia B) metaphor C) personification D) simile 4. "Smash"‚ when the cup fell off the table. What type of

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    Visual Imagery is important in poetry to help the poet express the theme of the poem. There are three types of imagery Bishop uses to express her theme. First‚ she uses Metaphor. Second she uses Simile‚ Third‚ and she uses Personification. The Fish poem is very full of different types of imagery and very vivid in it narrations. This poem depends on its imagery more than any other single element. The speaker alternately convinces us of the fish’s ugliness and its beauty‚ and in order to achieve this

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    Midsummer Night’s Dream “O‚ I am out of breath in this fond chase!” (Act 2 vs.81) Figurative language is created using allusion‚ alliteration‚ metaphorsimile and personification. A simple definition of figurative language is language that is used in a special way to create a special effect. Shakespeare uses figurative language as he speaks with metaphorssimiles‚ and personification in A Midsummer Night’s Dream “O‚ I am out of breath in this fond chase!” (Act 2 vs.81) This writing technique sets Shakespeare

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    to see if Bess was ok.The theme of death is shown when Bess killed herself to warn the highwayman. In this poem‚ Noyes uses many different types of imagery such as similemetaphor‚ and onomatopoeia. Noyes uses simile to help create a clear picture of the characters‚ an example of simile is: “Her face was like a light. ”This simile is effective because it tells you Bess’ facial

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    used in a sentence. It encourages us to use our imaginations. There are different ways to use figurative language in our daily life such as simile‚ personification‚ alliteration‚ paradox and etc. Niklaus runs like a duck. (it’s a simile‚ as Niklaus is explicitly compared to a duck with the use of the words “like” or “as”) Love is a ruthless game (it’s a metaphor‚ as one thing is compared to another without the use of the words “like” and “as”) What is the meaning? It is up to the person of reads

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