1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
natulia [17]
3 years ago
14

Is “he was melting wax shaping to their minds” a metaphor?

English
1 answer:
asambeis [7]3 years ago
3 0

Answer: Yes.

Explanation: While both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons, the difference between similes and metaphors comes down to a word. Similes use the words like or as to compare things—“Life is like a box of chocolates.” In contrast, metaphors directly state a comparison—“Love is a battlefield.”

A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

Here are the basics:

A metaphor states that one thing is another thing

It equates those two things not because they actually are the same, but for the sake of comparison or symbolism

If you take a metaphor literally, it will probably sound very strange (are there actually any sheep, black or otherwise, in your family?)

Metaphors are used in poetry, literature, and anytime someone wants to add some color to their language

You might be interested in
Write an 100 words composition about internet influence on kids
Nutka1998 [239]
Children that heavily rely on the utilization of the internet develop feelings of loneliness and depression because of lack of human contact and emotional connections, making them prone to boredom and depression. Internet use affects children psychologically. The web exposes children to both good and bad information.

8 0
3 years ago
In this passage, if the next heading is called “Characteristics,” which would be the best question to ask before reading the res
WITCHER [35]
A how old is stonehenge and BTW i love that passage my favorite in fact when i was your age
5 0
3 years ago
How does the rewriting of history concerning Snowball grow increasingly ridiculous? What change do you detect in the animals' re
HACTEHA [7]

Answer and Explanation:

This question concerns the allegorical novella "Animal Farm", first published in 1945. Its author is the British novelist George Orwell (1903-1950), who famously wrote it to criticize the Soviet regime in Russia.

In the novel, the animals take over the farm where they live by kicking out their human owners. The pigs, who are the most intelligent among them, are the ones who take the leadership and who organize the new society. Snowball is the most active and inspired of the pigs and, for that reason, is much admired by the other animals. Napoleon, another pig, grows jealous. Being greedy, he plots against Snowball and has his dogs chase Snowball out of the farm.

After that, Napoleon works hard to taint Snowballs reputation. Let's take a look at what Snowball really did and what Napoleon claims to be the truth:

<u>- Snowball fought alongside the other animals during the battle against the humans who came to recover the farm. --> Napoleon first claims this story was exaggerated. Later, he even says that Snowball actually fought against the animals.</u>

<u>- Snowball made plans to improve the farm and make the animals' lives easier. He even designed a windmill to be built by the animals. --> Napoleon claims the windmill idea was originally his and that Snowball never wanted it to be built.</u>

<u>- After being chased out of the farm, Snowball disappears. --> Napoleon constantly tells the other animals that Snowball is sabotaging and spying on them.</u>

Each time a new lie is told about Snowball, the animals are confused. They still remember a little of what really took place. But, since they are not as clever as the pigs, they doubt their own memories, half-believing what Napoleon claims to be the truth. Confused, the animals go on being deceived and exploited by Napoleon.

5 0
2 years ago
Which phrase is an example of effective speaking in a classroom discussion?
Sonja [21]

Answer: I think it it is D because it is the most polite and shows that you understand that the other person feels differently.

3 0
2 years ago
In what way does Unferth, one of Lord Hrothgar's men, challenge Beowulf
Lostsunrise [7]
C. Unferth is jealous because the woman he loves want's Beowulf and not him.
     If you take a look in the book you can very clearly tell that Unferth is jealous of Beowulf and twists the stories to make it sound like Beowulf isn't very heroic and things of that manner.
5 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • The bitter twist at the end of "The Necklace" is that
    15·1 answer
  • Why does Anne tell her mother that she [Anne] has intuition?
    5·2 answers
  • Which part of the government, according to the Constitution, is made up of justices who make sure that laws are followed?
    7·2 answers
  • HELP pls. will give BRAINLIEST<br> 15 PTS
    6·2 answers
  • Which statement is true of fair trade products?
    12·1 answer
  • Romeo and Juliet fall in love and make life changing decisions in a matter of days. How does this speed and intensity, create te
    5·1 answer
  • Identify the sound device in the title "Substance abuse scare"​
    10·1 answer
  • Match each Gothic novel to its description.
    6·1 answer
  • What is happiness?<br><br><br> How is happiness leads to success?
    13·2 answers
  • The girl shivered as the cold wind blew across her face. Which is the adjective in the sentence?
    6·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!