Examples Of Figurative Language In Jabberwocky

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Short Investigation #3 1. “Jabberwocky” Speaker: Father, Mother, Tone: Warning, Be Cautious, Figurative Language: Simile (14), Sensory Imagery (15). In Lewis Carroll’s “Jabberwocky,” a young man is warned of the dangers before he confronts his foe. At the beginning of his quest he is equipped with knowledge of the beast. Carroll makes this clear when he says, “Beware the Jabberwock, my son!” (5). His parent is preparing, and cautioning him of the perilous reality he is about to face. 2. “The Red Wheelbarrow” Speaker: Author, Tone: Serious, Figurative Language: Metaphor (5), Sensory Imagery (3). In William Carlos Williams “The Red Wheelbarrow,” a great deal of importance is placed on a wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow symbolizes a deeper meaning of what can be accomplished. This is emphasized when Williams says, “so much depends upon a red wheel barrow” (1-4). The wheelbarrow has many purposes and this is why the author places emphasis on it. …show more content…

“Naming of Parts” Speaker: Gardener, Tone: Direct, Figurative Language: Simile (4-5), Sensory Imagery (23). In Henry Reed’s “Naming of Parts,” the gardener instructs new trainees on how to do their job. The trainer describes what the garden consists of and demonstrates how to do things correctly. Reed gives an example when he says, “This is the lower sling swivel. And this Is the upper sling swivel, whose use you will see, When you are given your slings” (7-9). This is like the first day you train on a new job. You learn where things are at, and how to correctly perform your

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