In lines 16-23, what do Penelope’s actions reveal about her character? It reveals that she is still grieving and in love with Odysseus even though she is about to give herself up to a suitor.
Q. How do you identify an epic simile?
About Epic Similes. Often described as the most prestigious form of a simile, the epic (or homeric) simile is known for featuring lengthy comparisons between two highly complex subjects. These subjects can be people, objects or actions.
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Q. How is an epic simile different from a normal simile?
An epic simile is similar to the regular simile – both of these figures of speech use words such as like or as. However, the difference is that the regular simile is much shorter, whereas an epic simile can refer to a whole stanza within a poem, or to the entire poem itself.
Q. Can you extend a simile?
An extended simile often spans several lines and is referred to as an “epic simile” or “Homeric simile,” as Homer often used extended similes to stress physical motion or emotional disturbance.
Q. What simile means?
Let’s use this example to understand what a simile is: A simile is a phrase that uses a comparison to describe. For example, “life” can be described as similar to “a box of chocolates.” You know you’ve spotted one when you see the words like or as in a comparison. Similes are like metaphors.
Q. What is a simile for lonely?
Lonely
| As lonely as the sun. —Sir Francis H. Doyle | 6 |
| Lonely as the Arctic Sea. —Hamlin Garland | 7 |
| Lonely in her gloom as a pale Angel of the Grove. —Thomas Moore | 8 |
| Lonely as the home of kings When the slow hours on leaden wings Oppress the friendless great. —Lewis Morris | 9 |
| Lonely, as sovereigns are. —Ouida | 10 |
Q. How do you say Sad?
Feeling sad or unhappy – thesaurus
- sad. adjective. feeling unhappy, especially because something bad has happened.
- unhappy. adjective. feeling sad or upset.
- gloomy. adjective. feeling sad and without hope.
- melancholy. adjective.
- sorrowful. adjective.
- subdued. adjective.
- bleak. adjective.
- wistful. adjective.
Q. What things can make you cry?
Top 10 Things That Make You Cry
- Somebody Dying. There’s nothing that makes you cry more than the death of your most loved ones.
- Losing a Friend. Losing a friend…it’s hard trust me.
- Losing a Pet.
- Seeing the One You Love, Loving Someone Else.
- Asking Someone Out and Being Told No.
- Physical Pain.
- Your Parents Getting a Divorce.
- Stress.
Q. What to say to a girl that is sad?
Here are some more specific things you can say or offer:
- “I’m sorry you’re in so much pain.”
- “I can’t even imagine what you’re going through.
- “You’re not alone.”
- “I’m here for you.” The caveat here is to only say it if you mean it, and are willing to help the person out in any way you can.
