…readers perceive things involving their five senses. For example, “A Bird, came down the Walk”, “He bit an Angle Worm in halves” and “I offered him a Crumb.” Metaphor: It…
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Examples of Symbolism in Song Lyrics
…metaphor for a stubborn attitude. One should be strong even when the world is throwing it’s worse at you. Hence, this symbol means to be strong hearted and strong-willed. Summer…
Bee In Your Bonnet
…little birdhouse in your soul The title seems to be similar to the phrase “bee in your bonnet” used in the fifth line. The extended metaphor compares the blue canary…
Big Fish in a Small Pond
…almost the same. The whole poem has become an extended metaphor of the poor and the rich and their interaction in urban areas prevalent with capitalist mentality. Example #3 A…
Wuthering Heights Quotes
…an angel. This metaphor shows growth in her character. Quote #7 You fight against that devil for love as long as you may: when the time comes, not all the…
Nikki-Rosa
…“and your sister have happy birthdays and very good Christmases,” and “it isn’t your father’s drinking that makes any difference.” Metaphor: It is a figure of speech in which an…
Notes from Underground
…has relied heavily on metaphors besides similes, irony, and hyperboles. Analysis of the Literary Devices in Notes from Underground Action: The main action of the novel comprises the intermittent thoughts…
William Golding
…will fall off it. That is a metaphor for the journey through the life of any living thing, and I think of any society of living things.” (A Moving Target)…
Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church
…keep the Sabbath going to Church, I look cool”, “I, just wear my Wings” and “God preaches, a noted Clergyman.” Metaphor: It is a figure of speech in which an…
Examples of Biblical Allusion
…It also used as a metaphor for a very narrow opening. A rich man came to Jesus and asked what it took to eternal life. Jesus Christ defined several of…
