LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

LINGUISTIC RELATIVITY

GENRE AND FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select all the metaphors (Choose 2).
A
The ice was cold glass on every tree.
B
Alex’s nose was a plump, red apple.
C
Ann’s hair was like golden sunshine.
D
Beth spied the sad, sleepy snake.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(a) THE NOSE IS A CONTAINER OF BREATH The metaphor THE NOSE IS A CONTAINER rests on the CONTAINER image schema.

Detailed explanation-2: -Life is a race and we never realise that we are running towards nothing! He is the light of my life. For this whole year, this room has become my prison. Love is a fine wine! My heart’s a stereo and it beats for you! She is happy as a clam. More items

Detailed explanation-3: -“The Big Bang.” “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” “I am the good shepherd, … and I lay down my life for the sheep.” “All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree.” “Chaos is a friend of mine.” More items

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