So basically whats figurative language : Figurative language is the use of words in an unusual or imaginative manner. Often figurative language involves the use of a metaphor, a simile, personification, hyperbole, idiom, a euphemism, and pun.
"Descendants from all the builders of Babel, come to trade at Marseilles, sought the shade alike—taking refuge in any hiding-place from a sea too intensely blue to be looked at, and a sky of purple, set with one great flaming jewel of fire"
In this line you can see Marseilles as a place were people suffers. A place too hot to even stare at things as the sun reflection blinds you. The only thing that merely conforts them is seeking for shadow. By the term Babel we know that everyone is form a different place and speak different languages making comunication very difficult. It seems as a place were no one wants to be more than necessary . The sun is described as great flaming jewel of fire, meaning it is extremely hot in there. As you can realize, it is not possible to be confortable in a place like that. As you read you even fell inconfortable.
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Exposition:The wise pig, Major, makes all the animals in the farm realize that they are being ill-treated and that they can put an end to their own misery by getting rid of their owner, Mr. Jones.
Rising action:The animals take Major's advice and get together to overthrow Mr. Jones, making him leave the farm. They then start their own farm and make up their own rules and commandments. Initially, two pigs, Napoleon and Snowball, are in charge of Animal Farm.
Climax:Napoleon is quite selfish because he wants to be the sole chief of the farm. He plots against Snowball and turns the other animals against Snowball to get him thrown out of the farm. Then Napoleon takes over as the chief.
Falling action:After that, the pigs break the rules and commandments that they themselves, along with the other animals, prepared and planned. The pigs start to disobey and change every law that they were following earlier. They also start to behave and look like humans.
denouement:Gradually, the government of Animal Farm loses its authority, and Mr. Jones returns as the farm’s owner.
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