"Filling in the Missing Pieces" Flashcard

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Extended Metaphor

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A metaphor that is developed in great detail

Answer explanation

An extended metaphor is a metaphor that is developed in great detail, often spanning multiple sentences or even an entire work. This distinguishes it from shorter, simpler metaphors.

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Extended Metaphor

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A metaphor that is developed in detail and throughout lines and sentences or lines in a poem.

Answer explanation

An extended metaphor is a metaphor that is developed in detail and continues throughout a poem or text, unlike a simple metaphor that may only appear briefly. This makes the correct choice the most accurate definition.

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In the example, "Bobby Holloway says my imagination is a three-hundred-ring circus," what is being compared to the circus?

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The author's imagination to a circus

Answer explanation

In the phrase, "my imagination is a three-hundred-ring circus," the author directly compares their imagination to a circus, highlighting its chaotic and vibrant nature. Thus, the correct choice is the author's imagination to a circus.

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Example of an extended metaphor comparison: World to Stage, Cat to Dog, Sun to Moon, Tree to Leaf

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World to Stage

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The phrase 'World to Stage' is an extended metaphor, comparing life to a theatrical performance, suggesting that we all play roles. The other options are simple comparisons, not extended metaphors.

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What does the extended metaphor "Poetry is melody to the mind" suggest?

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Poetry is like music for the mind

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The extended metaphor "Poetry is melody to the mind" suggests that poetry, like music, evokes emotions and thoughts, making it a harmonious experience for the intellect. Thus, the correct choice is that poetry is like music for the mind.

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Bias

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Having an unfair tendency to believe some people or ideas are better than others

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Bias is defined as having an unfair tendency to believe some people or ideas are better than others, which contrasts with a fair and neutral perspective or presenting facts equally.

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Characteristic of bias?

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Heavily opinionated or one-sided

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Bias is characterized by being heavily opinionated or one-sided, lacking neutrality. The other options describe objectivity and balance, which are the opposite of bias.

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What does the text suggest about how biased authors present facts?

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They present highly selected facts that lean to the author’s desired outcome

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The text suggests that biased authors selectively present facts that support their viewpoint, rather than providing a balanced view. This aligns with the correct choice, which highlights the manipulation of facts to achieve a desired outcome.

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How might someone show bias toward a certain religion?

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By making rude or insensitive comments

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Showing bias toward a religion can occur through rude or insensitive comments, which reflect a lack of respect or understanding. Neutral comments and equal presentation do not indicate bias, while avoidance does not express any opinion.

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Allusion

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An expression designed to bring something to mind without mentioning it directly

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An allusion is an expression that evokes an idea or reference without explicitly stating it. This makes the correct choice "An expression designed to bring something to mind without mentioning it directly".