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¶ … Cows by Lydia Davis, and Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird by Wallace Stevens
In Davis' work, the reader gains an intimate knowledge of cows and their habits and patterns of living. This poem basically gives a summary of a day in the life of a cow and includes waking up, grazing, feeding, and other such activities. The poem is replete with metaphors. Most of these relate to descriptions of the cows, such as in the quote
"Their bodies are entirely black, but they have white / on their faces. On the faces of two of them there are large / patches of white, like a mask. On the face of the third, / there is only a small patch on the forehead, the size of a/
silver dollar."[footnoteRef:1] [1: Lydia Davis, The Cows (Louisville:...
Such description also includes the environments, where the author states things such as "they look across the road," and "I see most of them from the kitchen window over the top of a hedge." By including these descriptions, Davis, allows the reader to have a clear picture both of the cows themselves and their activities, as well as their locations and their environment. It is also important to mention the author's personification of the cows in the quotation,
"They are not disappointed in us, or do not remember / being disappointed. If, one day,…
Metaphors, Similes, Analogies For most of us, a day without metaphors, similes and analogies is like a day without sunshine. For some of us, certain events or observations leave us at a loss for good descriptive words, and it is in those moments that a well-worn metaphor, simile or analogy is put to use. Specifically, a metaphor is a figure of speech in which an object or idea is used in
And yes, an occupational therapist may teach a patient how to hold a glass of milk and savor that nourishment, as I have savored what I have learned, which is simple yet essential. Important tasks are often taken for granted, like simple, nourishing milk. These simple physical, psychological, and social components of a healthy life are so vital to all human beings, regardless of their personal limitations and challenges. The
The danger that surrounds Huck and his friends in the book is also exciting, and lends much to the story in many places. It is Huck's first foray into the real world, and through the metaphor of the river, he and his friends get to share some very eye-opening experiences As the boys travel south, the river becomes more and more dangerous and hostile. Huck and Jim have to endure
metaphors in communication allows us to "tap into a richer vein of language and thought." (Kirby et al., 1999, p. 82) They allow us to better describe our world to those around us, than mere description alone, promoting more effective communication. By blending aspects of other ideas and images with the thoughts we are trying to convey, metaphors allow us to bring our ideas to life, and help others
metaphor has been considered a figure of speech generally used in literary creations in order to make the reader see some of the writer's ideas and visions. However, we could extrapolate this concept to a much higher level and be convinced that the metaphor is also a way of life and a way by which we form associations between our actions and other events in life. One such example would
metaphor use by using life compared to sports as its basis. The writer explains why life is more like boxing than it is running track to explore the many metaphoric opportunities the two sports provide regarding human life. LIFE IS MORE LIKE BOXING THAN RUNNING TRACK Using metaphoric examples is something that has been done in literature for many years. Metaphoric examples allow the writer to explain situations in terms that