Metaphors Metonymy and Synecdoche

Pablo's smile is the sun.

This is a metaphor. It is comparing the word of misery to a "lake of burning brimstone" to emphasize the severity and extent of the suffering.

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"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury uses the metaphor of the sun to represent happiness and joy. The constant rain mirrors the characters' internal struggles and emotions, emphasizing their longing for sunlight and warmth. Additionally, the character Margot serves as a metaphor for individuality and outsider status among her peers.

One example of a metaphor in "Casey at the Bat" is when Casey is described as "the outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day." This metaphor compares the chances of the Mudville team to the brightness or clarity of the situation, creating a sense of impending defeat.

This metaphor indicates that her eyes are bright and full of joy or happiness. It suggests that she is feeling excited or pleased about something.

Television, I'm afraid, has isolated us more than race, class, or ethnicity

(Paul Fleischman)

I stood tall and scouted. No one was sleeping on the old couch in the middle. I'd never entered the lot before, or wanted to. I did so now, picking my way between tires and trash bags. I nearly stepped on two rats gnawing and froze. Then I told myself that I must show my bravery. I continued farther and chose a spot far from the sidewalk and hidden from view by a rusty refrigerator. I had to keep my project safe.

Yes, "Their hearts were the Rose of Sharon" is a metaphor. The phrase compares the hearts to the Rose of Sharon flower, using symbolic language to convey beauty and significance.

a knackers yard is when animals (mosly horses)are past their so called prime .THEY SLAUGHTER THESE CREATURES .because one person thinks the horse is a burden and let me tell you NO HORSE IS A Burden no life should be ended because of oldness!

Joetta represents purity and innocents and the angel represents the same there for Joey also symbolizes the angel. the brown bomber represents journey or destiny. grandma symbolizes the agent of change even though there sending him to a violent place during the time of segregation. Biron symbolizes rebellion and stubbornness but also represents the change.

"Cradle to the grave" is an example of an idiom, a figurative phrase that conveys a certain meaning other than the literal interpretation of the words. It is a metaphorical expression used to describe the entirety of a person's life from birth to death.

Yes, there are several examples of similes and metaphors in the book "Holes" by Louis Sachar. One example is "the lizards were like large beans with legs," which is a simile comparing the appearance of the lizards to beans. Another example is "the sky was a boiling kettle," which is a metaphor comparing the sky to a boiling kettle to convey its intense heat.

"…every blessing ignored becomes a curse. I don't want anything else in life. But you are forcing me to look at wealth and at horizons that I have never known. Now that I have seen them, and now that I see how immense my possibilities are, I'm going to feel worse than I did before you arrived. Because I know the things I should be able to accomplish, and I don't want to do so."

"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" is a book by Milton Meltzer that explores the Great Depression through personal accounts and photographs, not similes.

This phrase comes from Shakespeare's Hamlet and means to actively confront or fight against overwhelming challenges or difficulties, similar to battling against the vastness of the sea. It conveys a sense of bravery and determination in facing adversity head-on.

A silver lining is a metaphor that represents hope or optimism amid challenging situations. It suggests that even in difficult or unpleasant circumstances, there may be a positive or beneficial aspect to be found. It encourages finding the bright side or making the best of a situation despite adversity.

He wandered like a lost soul, drifting aimlessly through the crowded city streets.

The phrase "as if" in this sentence is indicating a simile, comparing the way Maria treated the flowers to how she might treat something as valuable as gold. This simile is used to emphasize the special care and attention she gives to the flowers.

The author of Wedding in the Flood is poet Taufiq Rafat.

Simile using as or like such as he stood as stiff as a tree and also metaphor without using as or like by saying that something else is a tree to make a comparison.

The poet uses Comparision and Contrast when he says "young trees sprinting" and "merry children spilling". He contrasts their energetic and lively mannerisms with the dull oldage of her Mother. Kamala Das also uses Simile in "as a late winter's moon" and "her face ashen like that of a corpse". LAstly, she uses repetition in "all I did was smile and smile and smile.." to emphasize on the fact that the smile wasn't a genuine one. It was a fake smile to reassure her mother that everything was fine and they would meet soon again.

She is bright as a lightbulb for example, which means she is smart.

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In the poem "I, too" by Langston Hughes, the metaphor "America is the kitchen" is used to symbolize a space where all are welcome to partake in the richness and bounty of the nation, despite initial exclusion or dismissal. This metaphor highlights the speaker's assertion of belonging and unity with the rest of American society.

They are all figurative language elements used to make comparisons or give deeper meaning to a concept. Similes use "like" or "as" to compare things, metaphors directly equate one thing to another, and personifications give human qualities to non-human entities.

You might try "dead tired" or "dog tired." "Asleep at the wheel" and "ready to drop" are a couple of other ideas.