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Common Types of Figurative Language

Figurative language allows speakers and writers to communicate meanings that differ in various ways from what they literally say. People speak figuratively for reasons of politeness, to avoid responsibility for the import of what is communicated, to express ideas that are difficult to communicate using literal language, and to express thoughts in a compact and vivid manner.

Figurative means that words are used in a way that is different from the usual meaning. That way, the description is more interesting or impressive. Figurative language creates a picture in your mind.

For example: "He is about to explode!"

We do not mean to say that the man will actually explode. We only want to say that he is extremely angry.... Continue reading "Common Types of Figurative Language and Their Meanings" »

     We discuss the issue of globalization. Today day live in a totally globalized world, which means that, this meant that all countries of the world are communicated between either through the economy, culture or government. But we can find arguments for of and against globalization.
     On the one hand, for of globalization we have some arguments. Thanks to this, countries can grow economically through the international market. In addition they can also help each other on issues such as health and technology.

   On the other hand, we have other arguments against. Countries with more capital and technological advances are governing international level, and this leads to conflicts between powers. 

  In my opinion, I believe that

Present Simple, Past Simple, and Future with Will

Present Continuous and Past Continuous

Irregular Verbs

1. August gets hearing aids in this section. How does he feel about them in the beginning and towards the end of pages in this section?

In the beginning, August didn’t want to wear them, but when the doctor turned them on, he stopped hearing the noise of the ocean that lived inside his head, and he began to hear perfectly. In his ears, there was quiet. In the end, he was very happy to take them.

2. Daisy is August’s dog, who has been sick for a while. Why hasn’t August noticed this?

Because his parents had hidden it from him; they didn’t want to worry him. She had been throwing up, and his mother had taken her to the vet three times in the last two months, but August didn’t know she was sick.

3. Miranda and Via used to be friends. Why

Character Analysis: Penelope

The Odyssey is a tale of a man's journey to Ithaca to return to his wife and son, but many complications arise during that journey. While the poem initially appears male-centric, several powerful women emerge, most notably Athena and Penelope.

The Role of Women in The Odyssey

Few women appear in this poem; most are goddesses, servants, or, in the case of Penelope, mothers. The inclusion of these women provides a dramatic effect, especially considering that women's lives were rarely documented during this era.

Penelope's Resilience and Fidelity

Penelope has waited 20 years for her husband to return from the Trojan War. During his absence, she has managed his estates while dealing with a house full of suitors. These men... Continue reading "Penelope in The Odyssey: Strength, Fidelity, and Wit" »

Vocabulary for Adventurers

Describing Adventures

• Awesome: increíble
• Book a session: reservar una sesión
• Breathtaking: impresionante
• Go trekking: hacer excursiones
• Make a reservation: hacer una reserva
• Make one's way: dirigirse
• Mountainous: montañoso
• Overcome fear: superar el miedo
• Risky: arriesgado
• Scenery: paisaje
• Steep: escarpado
• Stunt: acrobacia
• Trail: camino
• Unforgettable: inolvidable
• Wild: salvaje

Being Adventurous

• Adventurous: aventurero/a
• Brave: valiente
• Challenging: reto
• Face danger: afrontar el peligro
• Fit: en forma
• Give someone a thrill: entusiasmar
• Hurt oneself: hacerse daño
• Lose one's way: perderse
• Rescue (noun): rescate
• Rescue (verb): rescatar
• Run out of: quedarse sin
• Seriously injured: gravemente herido/a
• Set off: salir
• Survival skills: técnicas de supervivencia
• Survive:

Precious Artifact: A Martian Engineer's Journey

Milt Biskle was a reconstruction engineer working on Mars. He dreamed of bringing his family to the colony, yet he harbored a persistent, unsettling feeling that something was fundamentally wrong. Seeking the truth about the war, he consulted his psychiatrist, Dr. DeWinter, who arranged for him to travel to Earth.

Upon reaching Earth, Milt met his guide, Mary. He soon discovered a harrowing reality: humanity had lost the war, and no one had survived on Earth. His wife and children were merely illusions. Devastated, Milt contemplated suicide but eventually chose to accept his reality and move forward. He asked Mary to find him a cat, as she claimed animals had survived the conflict. However, this... Continue reading "Philip K. Dick Short Stories: Analysis of Martian and Earth Narratives" »