The Power of Simile Throughout Macbeth‚ Shakespeare seems to choose his words with care. Although written in a formal style‚ the author fabricated a colorful play with the use of metaphors‚ imagery‚ and iambic pentameter by cautiously placing the words in order to fulfill a certain rhythm; however‚ Shakespeare exhibits a somewhat distinct use of simile throughout Macbeth (Hudson). As stated by the Oxford Dictionary‚ a simile is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another
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How is the fish characterized? Is it simply a weak victim because it “didn’t fight”? Comment on lines 65-76. In what sense has “victory filled up” the boat‚ given the fact the speaker finally let the fish go? In this poem called “The Fish”‚ Elizabeth Bishop describes the experience of a man who caught a “tremendous fish” (1). I personally don’t think the fish is characterized as a simple victim. In the poem it describes how the fish didn’t fight to get away which gave the fisherman opportunity
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Frustration’s Armored Aroma Skunk Hour by Robert Lowell and The Armadillo by Elizabeth Bishop are two closely related poems. Both share the theme of an animal carrying with it natural defenses‚ and the image of an isolated spectator. However‚ there is one important contrast between these poems: The Armadillo portrays a creature who cannot comprehend the events destroying the life about it‚ whereas the speaker in Skunk Hour understands‚ possibly too well‚ the events affecting its life. By
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BILLY BISHOP Iysha Nobes Billy Bishop was a war hero and legend who was victorious‚ courageous‚ and an amazing leader in World War One. Billy Bishop should be remembered by his courageous acts by being the representative on our Canadian $100 note. Billy Bishop was a Canadian ace in world war won. He was credited 72 victories‚ including a raid on a German aerodrome on June 2‚ 1917. He was given the Victoria cross for this achievement. When the First World War broke out in 1914‚
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In "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God‚" Jonothan Edwards makes use of similes‚ hyperboles‚ and repetition to strike fear into his audience in order to persuade them. By utilizing the sense of fear along with the rhetorical devices he manages to prove his point. By utilizing similes‚ Edwards makes a comparison to illustrate his point. An example would be when he states‚ "his wrath towards you burns like fire; he looks upon you as worthy of nothing else..." In the quote the comparison being
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slaughter. This simile has a very deep and emotional meaning to several people because the Jews did not have an easy life during this period of time. They were forced onto trains‚ not knowing where they are going‚ or where they are at. Sometimes they would even be told that they’re going to a certain place‚ but will end up arriving to a death camp. Comparing Jews to sheep has a great deal of relevance because they were both beat‚ killed‚ and tortured. The slaughter in that rooted simile was referring
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discrepancy in behavior became a reason to name someone as a witch. One of the greatest examples of how the hysteria brought upon lethal allegations for some of Salem’s citizen is the case of Bridget Bishop‚ the first person to be tried and executed for witchcraft in Salem. The story of Bridget Bishop is a sad yet enlightening account on the events that took place throughout the course of the witch hunt. Bishop’s case involves every dynamic thought likely by historians to have aided in the severity
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J. R. R. Tolkien’s use of similes in "The Fellowship of the Ring‚" like most of his figurative language and imagery in the Ring trilogy‚ attach characters and events to the neighboring dwarf and elven lands‚ to nature. He‚ made what novel experts of Concordia University have called a Christian epic‚ locates spirituality not in a Christ-like figure‚ such as C.S. Lewis’ Aslan‚ but in recurrent relation to innate vigor. His nature similes ground Middle Earth folk in spiritual life. The way he chooses
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The Fish by Elizabeth Bishop Bishop uses literary devices‚ especially similes‚ metaphors‚ tone‚ and imagery to convey her theme of admiration for survivors of life’s difficult battles‚ in this case the fish‚ although at first she failed to admire and appreciate the fish. Bishop also doesn’t realize how beautiful the fish is at first‚ but she eventually finds beauty in the fish. Bishop’s tone of aloofness in lines 5-10 shows that first she is disappointed in what she thought was a big catch.
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The Bishops Candlesticks By Class IX A by Norman McKinnel Les Miserables by Victor Hugo All Rights Reserved. 2011-2012. Director: Soujanya (02-6761729) deep_red_rosie@yahoo.com THE BISHOP’S CANDLESTICKS SCENE : The kitchen of the BISHOP’S cottage. It is plainly but substantially furnished. Doors R. and L. and L. c. Window R. c. Fireplace with heavy mantelpiece down R. Oak settee with cushions behind door L. C. Table in window R. c. with writing materials and crucifix (wood). Eight-day
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