Collection 2 study project

1. Collection 2 study project Bryant Newman

2. Definitions • Figures of speech – A word or phrase that describes one thing in terms of something else and is not meant to be taken literally • Metaphor – A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without the use of such specific words of comparison such as like or as. • Symbolism – A literary movement that originated in late – nineteenth century France, in which writers rearranged the world of appearances in order to reveal a more truthful version of reality • Sound Effects – The use of sounds to create specific literary effects.

3. Oliver Wendell Holmes • Figure of speech – This is the ship of pearl • Metaphor – The venturous bark that flings • Symbolism – • Sound Effects – In the gulf where the siren sings

4. Edgar Allan Poe • Figure of speech - I was sick—sick unto death with that long agony • Metaphor – sick with that long agony • Sound Effects - And then there stole into my fancy, like a rich musical note

5. William Cullen Bryant • Figure of speech - Earth and her waters, • Metaphor - embrace of ocean, • Sound Effects - Comes a still voice.

6. Washington Irving • Figure of speech - trees formed good landmarks • Metaphor - foot of the hill • Sound Effects -