1. Simile: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not applicable. For example, “Red-red, and startling like a trumpet’s sound.” 2. Metaphor: A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used toRead more
1. Simile: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not applicable. For example, “Red-red, and startling like a trumpet’s sound.”
2. Metaphor: A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid. For example, “And o’er the quiet pools the seemuls lean,”
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This poem showcases the poetess' love of nature while she was incarcerated. We feel at ease as she describes the tamarind tree, cluster of mango trees, palm trees, and seemul trees. Otherwise, life is incredibly depressing and miserable. She observes the moon as its light filters through the holes iRead more
This poem showcases the poetess’ love of nature while she was incarcerated. We feel at ease as she describes the tamarind tree, cluster of mango trees, palm trees, and seemul trees. Otherwise, life is incredibly depressing and miserable. She observes the moon as its light filters through the holes in the bamboo grove.
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