Simile definition and real examples in authentic context as a figure of speech in literature. Practice reading and listening comprehension with the word, simile. This word is taken from the book, 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam. /ˈsɪmɪli/ (noun) Simile definition a literary expression intended to make a comparison between two…
Metaphor GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈmet.ə.fɔːʳ/ (noun) Definition a figure of speech that compares two different things in a literary way, symbol, allegory, image, analogy, simile, comparison, trope, representation Example A metaphor is a figure of speech that, for rhetorical effect, directly refers to one thing by mentioning another. It may provide (or obscure) clarity or…
Annie’s Song by John Denver Annie’s Song by John Denver Artist: John Denver Album: Back Home Again Released: 1974 Genre: Folk, Country Watch this video on YouTube Source of Lyrics: https://www.azlyrics.com/ You fill up my senses like a night in the forest, like the mountains in springtime, like a walk in the rain, like a storm in the…
On Tenterhooks 1100 Words On Tenterhooks 1100 Words in a state of suspense and agitation, nervous, excited, apprehensive, on edge, agitated, anxious, a state of anxiety Tenterhooks or tenter hooks are hooked nails in a device called a tenter. Tenters were wooden frames which were used as far back as the 14th century in the…
IELTS Listening Practice Self-discipline IELTS Listening Practice Self-discipline About this activity This activity is labeled round table by Dr. Hariri, the creator and administrator of LELB Society. This activity is on the premise of Flipped Learning, according to which the students watch a video before the class, carry out research into the selected theme, and prepare themselves for an informed discussion in the class. This activity is on the basis…