B. They provide a book introduction that describes ancient traditions and experiences.
C. They weave Dante's formal language into the modern translation when appropriate.
D. They use footnotes that define out-of-date terms or unknown historical characters.
yes the answer is a
Metonymy is a literary device that uses a specific word (especially a noun) in exchange of a term that represents an idea or an object. Metonymy is an example of the use of figurative language, which can enrich the meaning and literary style of a work.
An example of metonymy would be:
I have devoted my soul to you. The word soul, not only representing the original concept but the act of fully committing to someone.
The author Dante writes from a future point of view. He gives clues to what will happen to his character self. What happens to Dante the Character is prophecy while to Dante the Author it is history. You can say that the author version is wiser and more mature than the character version.
Answer:
The real Dante has uncompromising ideas about religion and human nature.
Explanation:
looking at pictures and reading captions
B.
paying attention to footnotes
C.
skipping every other paragraph while browsing a text
D.
reading the introductory material
C skipping every other paragraph while browsing a text
This is really not an answer for gaining any information let alone background information. Often the introductory material gives background information about the text and is usually thought to be important to help the reader better understand the text. This is also true of pictures and footnotes. They are used to help clarify information and give context the reader may not already know.
Answer:C.
skipping every other paragraph while browsing a text
Explanation:
very simple language
use of colloquial foreignisms
Answer:
Very simple language.
Explanation:
Ernest Hemingway wrote this famous little novel about Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman, beaten down by life, but not yet resigned to letting go of it. Though this novel, like it is most characteristic of Hemingway, is written in a very simple, direct and virile style, the depth of the story is heart wrenching and undoubtedly it is one of the most beautiful pieces of literature of the 20th century.
b. personification
c. hyperbole
d. metonymy