First Lessons in Composition in Connection With the Principles of Grammar - Brossura

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1150800321 ISBN 13: 9781150800320

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1868. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Convert the following plain language into figurative language that will express the same idea. The words in parentheses after each sentence are intended to suggest an appropriate figure. Example. The meadows are covered with grass. (Clothed, robes.) In figurative language. The meadows are clothed in their robes of green. 8. The ocean was calm. (Waves, asleep, bosom.) 9. In youth all things seem pleasant. (Morning, colored, roseate hue.) 10. A true friend will tell us of our faults. (Friend ship, mirror.) 11. Let us renounce the dominion of the tyrant. (Cast off, yoke.) 12. .Guilt is generally miserable. (Wedded.) 13. Hope is a great support in misfortune. (Anchor, soul clings, sea.) 14. Homer's poetry is more sublime than Virgil's. (Genius, soars higher.) LESSON LXXXV. PERSONIFICATION. What is personification 1 Personification is a figure by which we attribute life, sex, or action to inanimate objects. Thus, when we say "the land smiles with plenty," we represent the earth as a living creature, smiling. What effect has the judicious use of this figure upon style 1 ' It enlivens and embellishes it, by bringing striking pictures before the mind. What is meant b/ attributing sex to an inanimate object1 Speaking of it as he or she; thus we say of the sun, "he sheds his light over hill and dale;" of a ship, " how bravely she rides the waves." Exekcise. Make sentences, each of which shall contain one of the following words personified: Example. War. Sentence. War flings his blood-stained banner to tho breeze. Peace. Religion. Health. Prosperity. Time. Industry. Fire. Pleasure. Summer. Liberty. A ship. The wind. The moon. The waves. The grave. Spring. Wisdom. Vice. Night. Death. A LIST OF SUBJECTS. The pupil is now prepared for exercises in any department of p...

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• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1150800321
• ISBN 13: 9781150800320
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