<span>The correct answer is symbolism. The use of the carp to represent something deeper is an example of symbolism.
Remember, a symbol is an object that takes on a meaning other than its literal meaning.
In the poem, the carp is literally a fish that takes on a deeper meaning. Confucius named his son Carp, and his son died young. The speaker's father was imprisoned and beaten. Therefore, t</span>he carp represents sadness and pain.
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2) Courage.
Explanation:
A connotation can be defined as the quality, feeling or an idea which a word brings to the mind of a person, as well as its literal, dictionary or primary meaning.
Courage refers to the quality that is being possessed by a confident or brave individual which makes him or her not to be intimidated, frightened easily while being cautious in his or her actions.
Hence, the word "courage" provides an appropriate connotation of the word heart as it is used in this sentence: The guard dog defended his owner with the heart of a warrior.
This ultimately implies that, the dog defended his owner courageously like a warrior.
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d. a verb and an adjective
Explanation:
Answer:
He is legendary for his heroic friendship and loyalty.
Explanation:
A person is considered a legend if he is well-known or recognised or famous for a particular ideal.
Damon's character is legendary for his self-sacrificing loyalty and friendship to his longtime closest friend Pythias even to the point of death. He stood as surety and exchanged places with his friend who was convicted and sentenced for a crime against the ruler of their city - Dionysius.
Damon agreed to replace Pythias in prison, whilst his friend goes to put his house in order. His legendary qualities were brought for the fore when he agreed to be put to death should his friend fail to return within a specified time.
2) Damon's ordinariness and humanity was exhibited when he broke down in tears on Pythias return just on the nick of time as he was about to be executed.
