…major themes of the verse Jeremiah 3:13 is repentance, anger, and conviction. The minor themes include disobedience and idolatry. Metaphor – The verse also has good use of metaphor. For…
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The Good Life
…of Significance of Money: The poet presents the metaphor of a good life through the money to which she calls a mysterious lover. She is of the view that public…
Catachresis
…example, the metaphoric words are shown in bold. The literal and metaphorical meanings can be understood in the context, which the poet is describing as: know-how, capacities, dispositions, and skills….
One Art
…is only one metaphor used in this poem. It is used in the final stanza where it is stated as, “—Even losing you” Here, “you” is the metaphor for the…
All the World’s a Stage
…parts or roles, and these parts are known as seven stages, which are like different acts of a drama or play. Literary Devices Metaphor: Misunderstanding is metaphor for greatness. Tone:…
Winter Morning
…piece. This interesting metaphorical poem describes the surroundings during the weather using a metaphor of a snowman. The popularity of the poem not only lies in its simplicity but also…
Animal Farm
…in an effective way. Metaphor: Animal Farm shows good use of various metaphors such as the entire novel is a metaphor of the Russian for that matter of the Cuban…
The Old Man and The Sea
…displays the use of the senses of hearing, smell, and touch. Metaphor: The Old Man and The Sea shows good use of various metaphors. For example, i. The Gulf Stream…
A Vicious Circle
…used as a metaphor for insanity. Example #2 Vicious Circle by Ronnie Jeffrey Dye “That wakes the beast from down inside To avenge my broken pride It lashes out with…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
…magic spell. In the second example, the moon reflects the romance and hurdles in romance. Metaphor: There are many examples of metaphor in this play. For example, i. Your eyes…
Cry Havoc And Let Slip The Dogs Of War
…used as a metaphor. Example #2 The Dogs of War by Ross Mabey The dogs of war are baying, I hear their mournful song. Their wailing echoes through, The tense…
Zig Zag
…‘zig zag’ as a metaphor for life, stating that life never runs on a smooth path. It always confronts us with difficult challenges. The zigzag road of our life makes…
Dark Horse
…leaves behind things to understand the world. The phrase is an extended metaphor of the beloved, who may prove otherwise, instead of a loyal one. Example #2 A Dark Horse…
Darkest Hour Is Just Before The Dawn
…“you” to state that her situation is not good but then reassures herself that “The darkest hour is just before the dawn.” The phrase is used as a metaphor for…
The Importance of Being Earnest
…dialogues suit the character and give unique identities to their specific nature. For literary devices, Wilde turns to metaphors, wit, puns, and satire. Analysis of the Literary Devices in The…
Twelfth Night
…metaphors among various others used in the play. In the first metaphor, Orsino compares her heart to a frame, in the second Maria compares Malvolio to a horse, and in…
Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face
…as a metaphor to show how even the placement of tiny things brings disaster to us. Using various comic analogies, he gives his audience the importance of being satisfied and…
A Blackbird Singing
…depiction of the bird, their connection with black people, and the latent irony make this poetic piece worth reading. “A Blackbird Singing” As a Representative of Sorrow: This metaphorical poem…
The Panic Bird
…key themes of the poem. The poet uses the metaphor of a caged bird to show the misery and struggle of the man having acute panic attacks. He seems imprisoned…
Next, Please
…is to reveal the veiled enigmas of time in advance. The poet employs a metaphor to enhance the elegance of this poem, by juxtaposing the magnificence of the future with…
