Metaphors Metonymy and Synecdoche

# The teacher got to the bottom of the problem. (This implies that the teacher got to the source of the problem.) # My dad was boiling mad. (This implies that my dad was very, very angry.) # His idea was difficult to swallow. (This implies that his idea was hard to accept.) # The homework was a breeze. (This implies that the homework was very easy to do.) # They showered the birthday girl with gifts. (This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.) # My memory of the event is foggy. (This implies that my memory of what happened was unclear.) # Her dog, Jake, was the sunshine of her life. (This implies that Jake was the brightest or best part of her life.) # Mary stole the spotlight with her performance. (This implies that Mary's performance made her the center of attention.) # If I were you, I would steer clear of that topic. (This implies that you should stay away from that topic.) # After graduating from college, William decided to markethimself as a computer specialist. (This implies that William decided to present himself as a computer specialist when looking for a job.)

1. "All hands on deck" - here the word "hands" is used to refer to the sailors as a whole.
2. "The White House declared a state of emergency" - in this case, "The White House" is used to refer to the entire U.S. government.
3. "The pen is mightier than the sword" - here, "pen" symbolizes the power of writing and "sword" symbolizes the power of warfare.

"A Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes explores the consequences of delaying or neglecting one's aspirations. The poem suggests that unfulfilled dreams can have negative effects, such as frustration, stagnation, and even destruction. It serves as a commentary on the importance of pursuing one's ambitions before they are lost or distorted.

Metaphors are effective because they create connections and associations that help to convey complex ideas in a simple and vivid way. They engage the reader or listener by appealing to their imagination and emotions, making the message more memorable and easier to understand.

Metaphor is a figure of speech that describes a subject by directly comparing it to something else. For example, saying "His words were a soothing balm for her broken heart" uses metaphor to convey the idea that his words brought comfort in a powerful way. Metaphors can be a powerful tool in writing to evoke emotion and create vivid imagery.

Monday is the last stop on a bus

Monday is the weekend's end

Monday is too small shoe

hate is a ball of fire that you shoot at people

a metaphor is when you compare some one or some thing without like or as

A metaphor is a comparison of two unlike things without the use of like or as.

1. The world is a stage.
2. Time is a thief.
3. Her laughter was music to his ears.
4. He has a heart of stone.
5. The darkness of the night enveloped the city.

The author Selma Lagerlof tells a universal theme through all her stories. One can not imagine how dull and sad a vagabond might be walking slowly along the roads for his bread. The metaphor of the rattrap struck on one such occasion. He was plodding along the road, duly lost in his own meditations. The whole world about him- the whole world with its lands, seas, cities and villages was nothing but a big rattrap. The world had never existed for any other purpose than to set baits for people to trap them. The world offered riches, joys, food, shelter and clothing like a bait offering cheese and pork in a rattrap for the rats. As soon as anyone is tempted and he to touches the bait, it closes on him and then everything came to an end for him in life. Like the poor rattrap seller, people get tempted to the pouch baits hung on the window frame, break the window pane and steal the kronor. For self-temptation people like the peddler don't want to undeceive others about themselves. The touching of the bait always makes people realize that they are caught in the world rattrap now. It is their turn now, they must stop cherish it as their pastime of thinking about the known who get trapped and others who ware circling around the trap. They must rise above the baits and shun evil doings like Captain Von Stahle.

A metaphor which relates to a person being oblivious to what they hear or see around them.

Years ago people believed that when threatened an ostrich would stick it's head in the sand thinking it was hiding from whatever dangers were around while all the time the biggest part of it's body was still sticking out in plain sight. Kind of a " if I can't see you, you can't see me " voluntary denial of the situation.

So if a person has their head buried they are trying to avoid dealing with a situation or realize the inevitable by pretending the problem or fact is not really there. With your head in the sand you can not hear or see what is happening around you so in your mind it really isn't happening at all.

There is dramatic, situational, and verbal irony.

Dramatic Irony- the contrast between what the character knows and what his audience knows.

Situational Irony- the contrast between what was expected to happen and what actually ended up happening.

Verbal Irony- the contrast between what is said and what is meant.

These types of irony have to do with the conflict, theme, and setting.

Metonymy is the use of a word or phrase to replace the actual name of a thing. Some examples would be using the word 'pig' to describe a cop, or using the word 'bug' to describe a Volkswagen Beetle.

1. "Time is a thief." This metaphor compares time to a thief, suggesting that time can steal moments and opportunities.
2. "The world is a stage." This metaphor implies that life is like a play, with people playing different roles and stages in their lives.
3. "She has a heart of gold." This metaphor describes someone as kind and generous, comparing their heart to a valuable metal.

He had one foot in the grave means he was very old.

Alcohol can lower inhibitions and impair judgment, leading some individuals to exhibit aggressive or mean behavior while intoxicated. Additionally, alcohol can affect brain chemistry, potentially contributing to mood changes and irrational actions. It's important for individuals to drink responsibly and be mindful of their behavior while under the influence.

Weather works pretty well. Try a storm or a sunny day. Give it human traits: smiling, frowning, roaring angrily, laughing. That's personification.

Metaphors assume that the listener or reader understands the comparison being made between two seemingly unrelated things. They rely on shared cultural knowledge to convey a deeper meaning or imagery in a more creative and engaging way.

To leave something or someone when things get bad, they do not stick around to help.

This phrase plays on the similar sounding pronunciation of "Greek" and "Geek." It can be used to suggest a humorous or unexpected encounter between someone from Greece and someone who is tech-savvy or a fan of technology and computing.

I'm unable to provide specific questions and answers from the JAMB 2004 exam as it is a protected intellectual property. I recommend practicing with past questions that are freely available to enhance your preparation.