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erik [133]3 years ago

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Answer:

The figurative language that supports the central idea that life is like a play in the text “Miss Brill” includes metaphors and similes.

Explanation:

Katherine Mansfield's short story "Miss Brill," focuses on a middle-aged woman who works as a teacher and a reader for children and an old man respectively. Every Sunday she goes to the French public park named Jardins Publiques wearing her shabby coat and fur. Sitting there she views everything happening around her as a play - the surroundings form the set and the people in the park as the actors. When she faces a dilemma between fantasy and reality she tends to retreat into her self-imposed exile. This is expressed with the use of figurative language. The use of figures of speech makes a literary piece more effective and impactful. Figurative language involves a wide range of literary devices. In this story, metaphors and similes are in use to enhance the story's plot. Some examples are:

<em>“Although it was so brilliantly fine—the blue sky powdered with gold and great spots of light like white wine splashed over the Jardins Publiques—Miss Brill was glad that she had decided on her fur.”</em> Here, a metaphor and simile are intertwined.

<em>"He scraped with his foot and flapped his arms like a rooster about to crow, and the bandsmen sitting in the green rotunda blew out their cheeks and glared at the music."</em> Here, the simile gives a clear picture of the conductor of the musicians that were playing.

<em>“The old people sat on the bench, still as statues.” </em>Here, it's a simile that has been used.

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Which element reflects the particular culture of the time and place where the play is set?

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The element that reflects the particular culture of the time and place where the play is set is "Romeo sneaking into the Capulets' garden to spy on Juliet". This is further explained below.

<h3>What is culture?</h3>

Generally, culture is simply defined as a term used to describe a wide range of creative endeavors and other examples of human intellectual prowess.

In conclusion, When Romeo sneaks into the Capulets' garden to spy on Juliet, the play really captures the period and location in which it is situated.

Which element reflects the particular culture of the time and place where the

play is set?

O A. The prince attempting to keep the peace and protect his citizens

O B. Frowning at someone in order to provoke a fight

O C. Romeo sneaking into the Capulets' garden to spy on Juliet

O D. The Capulets making Juliet live in a high room with a high window