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Literary Devices and Figures of Speech
Includes questions related to rules and methods used in literature and using words, terms and sentences in figurative or nonliteral ways;
3,204 Questions
What type of figurative language involves a speaker comparing two unlike things to each other?
Figurative statement is a statement, used in a way, different from the usual meaning.
The plural form of the noun 'sex' is sexes, a word for the two main divisions of the gender of living things.
The noun 'sex' is an uncountable noun as a word for the process of procreation.
The word 'sex' is also a verb.
"Bedroom eyes" is an idiom to describe the look in a person's eyes when they are ready to make love. It is a sultry, seductive look and can come from any color eyes.
What type of figurative language is the all seeing sun?
It is an example of personification, that is, describing an animal or inanimate object as if it had the properties of a human being. In this case, the author is treating the sun as if it a living creature with the capability of vision.
Descriptive writing use the five senses
What does a spade tattoo mean?
1) When the Apex or point of the Spade points up in the reading it means a conclusion, an ending. Considered the Death Card, meaning the death of circumstances, not people, 90% of the time. Remember, with death, there is always a new beginning. Death in reading cards is a door offering a new beginning. 2) Apex pointing down: The card is telling you about someone or something at a distance, not in this location, usually quite far away.
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The functions of figures of speech?
It is good to study figures of speech so that you can recognize them in conversation later in life. People use them a lot, and since figures of speech aren't literal, straight interpretations of the words used, it is easy to get confused. If you didn't know some figures of speech, certain conversations could fly right over your head. ;) Here is a wikipedia article on the subject with some excellent material: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_of_speech
How would you use the word realm in a sentence?
'Realm' is a noun meaning a kingdom, a field or domain of activity or interest, or a primary division of the earth's surface.
Example sentence: My father lives in a realm full of happiness.
How does Thoreau answer the questions implied in title Where you Lived What you Lived For?
He calls on man to abandon their striving, materialistic existences of 'quiet desperation' for a simple life within their means.
Why would an author choose to include subplots in a story?
i dont know
find out for your selves
SUCKERS
Figurative language in the song best day of my life?
'Cause I'll be there in the back of your mind
From the day we met till you were making me cry
And it's just too bad you've already had the best days
The best days of your life
Ain't it a shame
A shame that every time you hear my name
Brought up in a casual conversation
You can't think straight?
And ain't it sad
You can't forget about what we had
Take a look at her and do you like what you see
Or do you wish it was me?
I'll be there in the back of your mind
From the day we met to the very last night
And it's just too bad you've already had the best days
The best days of your life
And does she know
Know about the times you used to hold me
Wrapped me in your arms and how you told me
I'd be the only one?
I heard about
Yeah, someone told me once when you were out
She went a little crazy, ran her mouth about me
Ain't jealousy funny?
'Cause I'll be there in the back of your mind
From the day we met to the very last night
And it's just too bad you've already had the best days
The best days of your
Life with me was a fairytale love
I was head over heels till you threw away us
And it's just too bad you've already had the best days
The best days of your life
I heard you're gonna get married, have a nice little family
Live out my dreams with someone new
But I've been told that a cheater is always a cheater
So I've got my pride and she's got you
'Cause I'll be there in the back of your mind
From the day we met till you were making me cry
And it's just too bad you've already had the best days
The best days of your life
Of your life, oh, oh yeah
You're gonna think of me
You're gonna think of me in your life
Oh, oh yeah
It's a shame, it's a shame
It's a shame, it's a shame
It's a shame, it's a shame
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What does that's not your cup of tea mean in figurative language?
When saying "that's just not my cup of tea," you are basically saying that What another person is doing or saying isn't something that you like or are familiar with.
Your cup of tea means 'exactly what you like', your favourite thing. To say something isn't your cup of tea means that whatever it is, you don't like it or don't know or care to know much about it.
"My cup of tea" means that something suits you. For example, if you say, "Sky diving just isn't my cup of tea," it means you don't like to sky dive.
Your bailiwick: A person's specific area of interest, skill, or authority.
What literary devices are used in Twilight by author Stephenie Meyer?
Lots and lots of purple prose.
hyperboles: Bella exagerates when she talks about Edward and other stuff that's happening around her.
The words envious worm are an example of which type of figurative language FUCKme?
personification, because envious is feeling what the hell envy means; i forgot, but yea personification
They can be called secondary meanings. Some secondary meanings may have nothing to do with the word in context. If you are talking about secondary meanings that color the word in context, I would call the other meanings 'nuance'.
What figure of speech is I make netted sunbeam dance?
The 'netted sunbeam' refers to the sunbeam which seems to get trapped in the water due to sandy 'swallows'. Its reflected rays form a kind of flashing net. As it sways it seems to dance in its trap.
What are some figurative language in the giver chapters 16?
78
...I am so weighted with them(the giver talking about the memories)
81
...he could see them gather on the back of his hands, like cold wet fur
82
..the breathless glee that overwhelmed him
contract, agreement, undertaking, commitmant, pledge, promise, engage, warrant. If they dont help, use a thesaurus!!!
Some other words for covenant are: Contract, agree, stipulate, undertake, engage, bargain, pact, agreement contract (or 'contract of agreement')
farts has nothing to do with this my pal freddy will tell you hello kids" well th antonym of resembling is ........................................... poops dady!
Antonym for resembling are differing, contrasting.
What is antonym of transmission?
Absorption is the opposite of emission, however the two generally work in tandem.
What are the seven types of figurative language?
simile, metaphor, idiom, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
Is it As you no doubt are aware or As you are no doubt aware?
Both are correct, and other possibilities exist. This is because "no doubt" is what we call absolute: it has no grammatical connection to the rest of the sentence. There might be variations in punctuation, along with slight variations in meaning, but we could also say; "As, no doubt, you are aware"; or "as you, no doubt, are aware."
What are the words with prefix don?
orthodontist
myomichans answers: ^^donatecondoneyea orthodontist also... >.>''donagedonk (sound effect)abandonpardon^^ hope this helped! ^^
Proof surrogate is a flawed rhetorical device that suggests evidence to support their argument, but does not provide the source. An example of a proof surrogate would be saying "studies show that you can get cancer from microwaves" without providing the studies.
