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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;
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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something which the character does not.
For example, in Oedipus Rex, Oedipus does not know that his wife is really his mother, but the audience does.
What is an example of figurative language in the wise old woman?
In "The Wise Old Woman" by Yoshiko Uchida, an example of figurative language is the use of metaphor when the old woman is described as possessing wisdom that "shines like a beacon." This comparison emphasizes her intelligence and insight, portraying her as a guiding light for her community. Such imagery highlights the value of her experience and knowledge in overcoming challenges.
What are synonyms for goodbye?
As an adjective: valedictory.
As a noun: adieu, adios, aloha, arrivederci, auf-widershen, au revoir, bon voyage, ciao, conge, farewell, hasta la vista, leave-taking, sayonara, tata, valediction.
Hm, well in Oedipus Rex, Oedipus finds out that he has killed his father and married his own mother. He the proceeds to gouge his eyes out with his dead mother's adornments. Hm, well in Oedipus Rex, Oedipus finds out that he has killed his father and married his own mother. He the proceeds to gouge his eyes out with his dead mother's adornments. Hm, well in Oedipus Rex, Oedipus finds out that he has killed his father and married his own mother. He the proceeds to gouge his eyes out with his dead mother's adornments. Hm, well in Oedipus Rex, Oedipus finds out that he has killed his father and married his own mother. He the proceeds to gouge his eyes out with his dead mother's adornments.
Give the different kind of figure of speech?
There are too many to list them all here - there are links below to WikiPedia (they list each kind of figure of speech) and to an example page which gives specific examples!
If you click on each of the subtypes at the top it will list things like metaphors... "standing on the shoulders of giants" and things like that.
Two words that are the same but mean different things?
I believe that you are looking for two words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. These are called homographs. Some examples include: * She got the leading role in her school play. * Do you like to play tennis? * Will he run for president? * Please don't run across the street. * Don't wear these tights because there's a run in them. * Ribbon and fabric are usually sold by the foot. * It's hard to buy shoes when one foot is much larger than the other. * Our house is the one on the right. * Jen always has the right answers in math class. * Susan B. Anthony helped woman obtain the right to vote in the U.S.A. * She slipped on the step because it was covered with ice. * What is the next step in his recovery process? * Ouch! Did you have to step in my toe? * We can store the bikes in the garage for the winter. * He went to the store for milk and bread. * Jaqueline Kennedy is remembered for the dignity and class she showed when her young husband was assassinated. * I failed that class so I'll have to take it again during summer school. * The movie is about a disadvantaged, poor kid from Appalachia who works hard, earns a degree, and lands a job in a high-class New York law firm. * The bird has a worm in its bill. * Please pay the bill on time, or we'll have to pay a late fee.
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What are some examples of irony analogy and oxymoron in Literature?
Jesus called the Pharisees and teachers of the Law hypocrites on quite a number of occasions. See Matthew chapter 23.
On another occasion Judas was seen to be a hypocrite in relation to a comment he made. see verses 5 and 6:
John 12:1-81Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.2There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.
3Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
4Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,
5Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
6This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
7Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.
8For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
Here Judas pretended to be concerned about the waste of money when he just wanted to steal from the bag and was not at all concerned about the waste. He wanted it for himself.
When your thirteen in our neighborhood you know the score figurative meaning?
It means that you are aware of everything that is going on with everyone business
The speaker, text, and audience - Apex ;)
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Sometimes called a simple perdicate?
The simple predicate is the key word in the predicate or verb part of the sentence. It is not the entire predicate because then it wouldn't be simple. The simple predicate in a sentence is also known as the verb or verbs. The simple predicate is only the main verb.
Example of figuritive language?
Figurative language is saying something that is not literally true, but makes a point by comparing two different things. For example, "We have it a roadblock," when you really mean some situation (not an actual roadblock) prevents an action.
The term Millionaires Club was used in the 1890s to describe?
The term Millionaires Club was used in the 1890s to describe members of congress. This was because it was an elite group of rich individuals, and people could buy their way into the Senate if they had enough money.
What are examples parallelism in Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream' speech?
the whole thing is a paradox, pointing out the atrocities and injustices committed towards the black community but telling them that they should not be bitter towards whites.
No they don't. Mummification was used in Ancient Egypt.
AnswerMummification still goes on today. The most recent mummification found in a tomb was in 2006, when scientists found that the mummy was mummified 15 years ago. The most common way to mummify someone today is by Summum, which uses the same concept as Ancient Egypt's mummifacation process. Anyone can mummify a person using this concept. Summum is usually used for religious purposes.Hope this helps!
You could have knocked me over with a feather?
It means that you were so surprised or otherwise emotionally shaken that you had trouble standing up -- so much trouble that it would have taken only the weight of a feather to knock you down.
How does one give a proper handshake?
There are several factors contributing to a good handshake, from start to finish. Let's try to cover them as thoroughly as possible here.
When not to do itFirstly, it is rarely inappropriate for one to give a handshake. A handshake is generally common courtesy during most introductions, and when greeting a familiar person. Some instances where a handshake may be inappropriate follow:- When one or both parties have their hands full, and it would be inconvenient for them to set the burden down. In this instance, one should simply nod and smile, and perhaps make verbal acknowledgment of the greeting or introduction. If you are the one carrying the burden, do not try to rearrange your load just for the handshake. This could lead to an awkward situation involving loss of balance, and possible breakage of objects you are carrying.
- When there is a large table between you and the other party. Again, simply smile, nod, and verbally acknowledge the greeting or introduction.
- When you are behind a desk. Get up, walk around your desk, and then offer your handshake. Do not offer the handshake from behind your desk. This could convey an air of mistrust.
- When you are sitting. Unless you are physically incapable, ''always'' stand for a handshake. Stand also for an introduction where the other party is standing, yet a handshake may still be inappropriate (i.e.: other party is approaching to sit at the far side of the table at which you are seated.)
- When the other party is of much higher status, and you have nothing of value to discuss. In such a situation, shaking hands simply to introduce yourself may make you appear pushy.
- When you are a male greeting a female in a casual setting. In this case, it would be polite to accept a handshake if the female in question offers it. Otherwise, "smile and nod". In a business setting, however, treat a female just as you would a male, when handshakes are in question. If you should accidentally offer a handshake to a female when one may be inappropriate under this rule, the situation may seem slightly awkward, but still not usually regarded with negativity. Just don't let it happen again, mister.
Although the above are situations where a handshake is generally inappropriate to offer, one should ''never'' decline a handshake when one is able to accept it. (i.e.: not carrying a large load of luggage in his arms) Declining an offered handshake when it is easily possible to accept one can convey an air of mistrust and hostility.
During the handshakeNow that we've decided whether or not to offer the handshake (or have accepted a handshake offered to us), let's discuss what should happen during the handshake:- Eye contact. Once your hands have met, you should make eye contact and maintain it throughout the handshake. If you're particularly coordinated, or gifted with great peripheral vision, make eye contact prior to the handshake, and maintain it for the duration.
- Grip. Grip with your whole hand, not just the fingertips or just the thumb. Make it firm, but not crushing. A good help for learning this would be asking a friend to help you practice your handshake grip. In most situations, you should only use one hand. Using both could convey hostility, or intent to overpower, or romantic intentions.
- Position. Your body should be approximately two cubits (distance from fingertips to elbow) away from the other party. Your shaking arm should be bent so that the elbow forms a 135-degree angle, and the forearm is level with the floor. Your hand should neither be on top, nor underneath the other person's hand. Both parties' hands should be straight up-and-down, even with each other. The web of your hand (skin running between the forefinger and the thumb) should meet the web of theirs.
- Shake. Should be smooth, not limp or over-enthusiastic. Shake from the elbow, not the wrist or the shoulder.
- Flow. Before the handshake, establish eye contact. Break eye contact, if needed, to extend your hand to meet theirs. When the web of your hand meets the web of theirs, re-establish eye contact and engage your grip. Shake two or three times, for a duration of 1-3 seconds, breaking off cleanly and smoothly before the introduction is over.
- If carrying a drink and food, carry the drink in your weak hand to avoid a clammy hand when shaking. If caught with the food in your shaking hand, set the food down if it is convenient. If unable to do so, "smile and nod", and apologize for having full hands.
- If your hands tend to be naturally cold, keep your shaking hand in your pocket to warm it up for awhile before entering the handshake situation.
- If your hands are damp, try casually wiping them off in your pocket or on the back or side of your jacket or pants, shortly before the handshake.
- If your hands tend to be particularly sweaty, and you're expected to be doing a lot of shaking at an event, try putting some unscented antiperspirant on your hands prior to the event.
- If someone else has a poor handshake, do not correct them. Some exceptions may be if you are mentoring the other person, or the other person is a close friend who will take the advice as being for their own good, rather than as a rude chastisement.
Is it wrong to tell a lie for a good cause?
if you are going around or avoiding a subject i don't think its lying.the bible tells us do not lie,cheat or steal.i think.if it was a good cause it shouldn't have to come with a lie.i think some questions should not be ask.some things are no ones business.it is good practice to avoid situations that would put you in that place.good cause? good for who? you must ask yourself that question first.sorry best i can do i am a christian and that's the truth
Yes; you are still telling a lie.
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