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I have to to part two in a tda and this it what it says Part 2
Using one of the folk tales and your keen figurative language instincts, find at least 2 instances of different literary devices such as repetition, imagery, personification, symbolism, and/or metaphor. For each instance, explain the device and include the impact that specific word choice has on the tone of the story. can you help me
Certainly, I'd be happy to help you with your TDA Part 2. First, could you please let me know which folk tale you have chosen? That way, I can help you identify literary devices within that tale.
The Swallow and the Pumpkinseed and Don't Count Your Chickens,
bot it is the The Swallow and the Pumpkinseed and Don't Count Your Chickens,
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In "The Swallow and the Pumpkinseed," one example of figurative language is imagery. This device is used when the author describes how the swallow carried the pumpkinseed to one place and then another. Specifically, the lines "He took it up and flew as fast as he could to the oak tree on the edge of the woods. But no, that was not it. God had not placed the pumpkinseed there. So he picked it up again and flew to the next oak, and then the next" creates a mental picture of the swallow flying from one place to another, searching for the right spot for the pumpkinseed. The impact of imagery here is to add a sense of whimsy and adventure to the story.
Another example of figurative language in this story is personification. This device is used to give human qualities to non-human objects. Specifically, the line "The sun shone down on him, and the winds blew him gently along" personifies both the sun and wind, giving them the ability to interact with the swallow. This creates a sense of a magical world in which even the forces of nature have personalities. The impact of this device is to add a dreamlike quality to the story, making it feel like a fairytale.
In "Don't Count Your Chickens," there are several examples of literary devices. One example is repetition. This device is used when the rooster says "I'll eat and eat and eat and never have enough!" This repetition emphasizes the rooster's greed, and reinforces the idea that he will never be satisfied no matter how much he has. It creates a negative tone, suggesting that greed is a bad character trait.
Another example of figurative language in this story is metaphor. This device is used when the farmer says "you've hatched out something else - a big head and a big heart, and no sense at all!" The metaphor here compares the chick to having a big head and heart, but no sense, suggesting that it is foolish and lacks intelligence. The tone created by this device is one of frustration and disappointment, as the farmer is annoyed with the chick's behavior.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you need any further assistance.