THL1502
MAY EXAM
Year: 2023 (SEMESTER 1)
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
, 1. Differentiate between literal and metaphorical language and quote one metaphor
from the poem printed above.
Literal language refers to words and phrases that are used in their usual and
straightforward sense, without any figurative or symbolic meaning. It represents
things as they are, without any hidden or deeper meanings. In contrast,
metaphorical language uses figurative comparisons to convey abstract or
complex ideas by likening one thing to another. It adds depth and imagery to the
language.
One metaphor from the poem "Acquainted With The Night" by Robert Frost is: "O
luminary clock against the sky" (line 11)
2. Which specific metaphorical construction is “I have looked down the saddest city
lane” in line 4? Mention and briefly describe the different constituent parts
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
MAY EXAM
Year: 2023 (SEMESTER 1)
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
, 1. Differentiate between literal and metaphorical language and quote one metaphor
from the poem printed above.
Literal language refers to words and phrases that are used in their usual and
straightforward sense, without any figurative or symbolic meaning. It represents
things as they are, without any hidden or deeper meanings. In contrast,
metaphorical language uses figurative comparisons to convey abstract or
complex ideas by likening one thing to another. It adds depth and imagery to the
language.
One metaphor from the poem "Acquainted With The Night" by Robert Frost is: "O
luminary clock against the sky" (line 11)
2. Which specific metaphorical construction is “I have looked down the saddest city
lane” in line 4? Mention and briefly describe the different constituent parts
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
