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    Second‚ in his essay about Hell‚ Joyce uses intensive imagery to create a scenery of Hell. Imagery is the figurative language that is most prominent in this passage. Without it‚ describing what hell looks like is useless. For example‚ in paragraph six‚ Joyce gives a description of the sensation of hellfire. He states “Every sense of the flesh is tortured eternally and every faculty of the soul therewith: the eyes with impenetrable utter darkness‚ the nose noisome odor‚ the ears with yells‚ howls

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    Islamabad‚ sites associated with great Gandhara Civilization yielded remarkable relics that showcase the magnificient age of Buddhism in the region. But along with its magnificent past‚ the rural life in present day Pakistan is as rich even today as it used to be before. The lush green crops which ripen in summer to yield golden harvests‚ fruit laden orchards which bear delicious fruits similar to those of the paradise and above all a mouth watering food that makes many a chefs to envy. The luscious fruits

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    to it’s structure‚ and theme. Every poem is unique and one of the main factors to a poems individuality is it’s structure. Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep not only has a rhyme scheme‚ but it provides praiseworthy figurative language. One of the obvious figurative language in the poem‚ were the metaphors. For instance‚ there were the lines "I am a thousand winds that blow‚ I am the diamond glints on the snow" (lines 3-4). Not only do the metaphors create vivid images‚ but it plays a key role

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    “Distinctively visual texts use figurative language and other language devices to engage the responder and invite him/her to explore different places and experiences.” Discuss the construction of images in relation to two of the short stories‚ which you have studied‚ and one related text. Distinctively visual texts are often used by composers to evoke a reality through the use of figurative language and other language devices‚ as it allows them to create an image in their mind and transport them

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    settings are as foreign to her as a hamburger to a Japanese sailor. This is what sets Edith Wharton apart from other novelists. Edith Wharton used many of her writing styles in this book‚ and when applied properly‚ makes for an outstanding story. One writing aspect that Edith Wharton used to convey this story to us was her use of symbolism. One symbol used in this book was the red ribbon that Mattie adorned. In such a white and cold environment‚ such as the winters in Starksfield‚ red stands out

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    view is coming from a loving‚ and tender place. He admires Helen’s existence‚ and continues to praise her. On the other hand‚ H.D. speaks of Helen in a disdainful and negative way. These poems articulate these messages through the use of figurative language. In the poem ‚ "To Helen"‚ Poe praises Helen and conveys her as an angelic individual. He emphasizes her looks through imagery and he describes her "hyacinth hair"‚ and "classic face"‚ as he compares her beauty to that of Ancient Greece‚

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    land—during this culturally delicate time. Kennedy speaks in a passionate tone for the socially divided citizens. Indeed‚ they differ between settling for peace or retaliating with anger. By acknowledging the immediate audience‚ Kennedy uses diverse figurative language and recognizes the issue of violence to grant his speech credibility. Kennedy incorporates imagery throughout

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    Anita Desai’s wonderful novel tells the story of a family living in the small fishing village of Thul‚ 14 kilometres from Bombay‚ India. It is more precisely the story of two young people‚ Hari‚ a boy of 14‚ and Lila‚ a girl of 13‚ with a will to survive. Their task is not easy. Lila has to look after their mother who is very ill with fever and requires constant care. She is also in charge of all the household chores and has to look after their two younger sisters‚ Bela and Kamal. Hari on the other

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    Analysis of the strategy used by H&M In relation to Michael Porters Five forces. Analysis of the strategy used by H&M in relation to Michael Porters five forces. Abstract: A fact sheet on H&M the 2nd largest company operating in the clothing and retail sector which is considered a monopolistic market. How its operational strategy of Michael Porters five forces‚ these being rivalry amongst existing competitors‚ threats of new entrants‚ both bargaining powers of buyers and suppliers

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    Figurative Language in a Poem “All late readers know this sinking feeling of sinking of falling/ into the liquid feeling of falling asleep then rising again”(13-14). Late readers know how it feels when falling asleep‚ the pull of sleep‚ and the want to keep reading pulling you out. Sleep acts as liquid because you can sink down into sleep or rise up and out‚ as if in the water. In Billy Collins’s poem “Reading Myself to Sleep” He explains how on one dark night‚ with only a lamp for reading‚ he lies

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