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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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What does the phrase in that state of repair mean?
"State of repair" means condition. A machine which has not been properly maintained and is in poor conditions needs repair. It is in a poor state of repair. On the other hand, one which has been kept repaired is in a good state of repair.
A word that sounds like what it is trying to describe, like "Bang!" or "Moo".
Where or when change is possible in translation?
Different languages have different styles, vocabularies and grammars.
If a translator just translated the words of 'language 1' (L1) word-for-word into 'langauge 2' (L2), invariably the result would be 'incorrect' in the new/second language.
The translator therefore has to convert the meaning of L1 into something in L2 that conveys the same meaning. He may have to use words that do not have exact equivalents in both languages. He may have to add words for it to make sense. He may have to use idioms and expressions that are in common usage in L2 but which are unknown in L1.
For example some languages don't have an indefinite article (i.e. 'a', as in 'a dog'). So, to translate that language into English the traslator would have to add an 'a' where it is required in 'proper English'.
A good translator will be very familiar with both languages and make necessary adjustments and changes throughout the translation to ensure that the ideas being communicated are identical with, or as close as possible to, the original.
What are words with the prefix of in?
- inappropriate
- inborn
- inbred
- incapable
- inclined
- increase
- incurable
- inconsequential
- incriminate
- indignation
- indescribable
- indirect
- indestructible
- ineffectual
- infamous
- inflame
- inform
- informal
- information
- infuriated
- influx
- ingratiate
- ingrown
- injustice
- inoperable
- insufficient
- insult
- insure
- intolerable
- invalid
- invaluable
- involuntary
What does it mean 'been mauled to death'?
Animals with claws often kill by mauling.
However, a maul is a heavy hammer, used for driving wedges or stakes.
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What is meaning of please mind your head?
It is simply a warning to watch ("mind") where your head is so you don't bump it on something. You hear it when you are going through a short doorway, usually.
Harkens back to a command to a ship's helmsman, "mind your heading" similar to "mind your helm". "Mind your head" is a shortened version.
FUOU is an abbreviation for "For Official Use Only". It refers to the government generated protective marking. It is an information security designation that is used by governments worldwide.
"State" has multiple meanings, and each of those meanings can be used in analogies. Some examples are listed below.
State as a condition of being:
- Her mood shifted states like ice in hell.
- When I asked her if I could play poker with my friends instead of going to the furniture store with my in-laws, we went immediately to a state of war.
State as a political territory:
- The Patriot Act began America's decline into a police state. [This is analogous because America isn't (yet) technically a police state.]
- I may look like the State of California, but I feel like the State of Iowa.
State as an adjective meaning ceremonial:
- We had the new neighbors over. Instead of being fun, my wife treated it like a state dinner.
State as a verb meaning present:
- He started dancing as if stating his profound love for the song, the night, the expensive drinks, the velvet ropes, and the world, all at once.
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Is there an expression 'bloody good' as the same meaning as 'damn good' or 'very good'?
Yes, it's British equivalent.
What are the various types of foreshadowing?
There are mainly two types of foreshadowing: modern foreshadowing and classical foreshadowing. Modern foreshadowing is more symbolic, not explicitly saying what event will occur later, whereas Classical foreshadowing is more literal. For example, in Romeo and Juliet, the introduction clearly states two people love each other so much, they will take their lives if it means being together, actually happening at the end of the story.
What rhetorical devices in citizen Kane speech?
that speech can be compared to a rable rouser whipping up a group of people to go out and want to lynch "Political Boss Jim Getty"
How do you come out to your parents?
If you're gay: Hey, Mom, Dad. You know that forbidden love that Spock has for Kirk? Well, me too.
If you're lesbian: Hey, Mom, Dad. You know that forbidden love that Marcy has for Peppermint Patty? Well, me too.
If you're bi: Hey, Mom, Dad. You know that forbidden love that Lady Gaga has for both guys and muffins? Well, me too. Edit -.- - okay so it's actually easier than you think, if you have really caring and considerate parents, they should respect your decision. If you have really religious parents who don't agree with homosexual love then plead to them how important this is to you. A good line is "humans deserve to love." and "love sees no gender" (if your bi) and "I didn't make this decision myself. Do you really think I would Just make my life harder? I feel this way and nobody will change me." tell them that it's normal and many people are homosexual , it's not going to affect them but it will make you free and happy. Tell them how lonely you are not allowed to be loving someone that your heart is attached to. But actually asking them there's many lines you could say. You could go simple- "mom/dad I'm gay/lesbian/bi." or "mom/dad Im in love with a girl/boy." "mom/dad how would you feel if I told you I was gay/lesbian/bi."
Draw a smiley face in the margin.
It can be, when it means obligatory. It is the simple past tense of to require.
It identifies what kind of so it is an adjective.
What does gross generalization mean?
A generalisation is an idea or statement which is can be applied universally. The word is usually used when specific examples are being used as a basis of a generalisation. A gross generalisation is an extreme case and use of the phrase is normally critical. An example of a gross generalisation is "All Italians make good lovers". Some are but that doesn't mean they all are.
What is a good sentence for whittle?
Whittle means to cut thin strips with knife sentence : she is whittling potatoes
What does she is busy bee mean?
It means that she is very busy and goes from one project or task to another without taking a break. Bees go from one flower to another all day.
What does it mean when someone says I'll floor you?
This idiom has two possible meanings. One: "I'll impress you so much you'll fall down in awe and surprise," or Two: "I punch you so hard you'll fall down." This last meaning is similar to, "I'll deck you."
