Define the cases of transference of meaning: A. metaphor C. zoosemy E. hyperbole G. litotes
B. metonymy D. simile F. euphemism
1. cold reason 6. the moon is like a silver coin
2. snake in the grass 7. hard of hearing (deaf)
3. to lose one’s head 8. a Ford (car)
4. the waves were mountain-high 9. to be in the family way
5. not bad (good) 10. the wing of a building
This is an example of litotes. Litotes is a figure of speech in which a positive statement is expressed by negating its opposite. In this case, "cold reason" suggests that the reason is not merely cold, but rather it is cool or logical.
2. snake in the grass
This is an example of metonymy. Metonymy is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used to stand for something else that it is closely associated with. In this case, "snake" is used to represent someone who is treacherous or deceitful.
3. to lose one's head
This is an example of a metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used to describe something by comparing it to something else. In this case, "to lose one's head" means to become irrational or panicked, comparing the loss of control to physically losing one's head.
4. the waves were mountain-high
This is an example of hyperbole. Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or dramatic effect. In this case, "mountain-high" is used to exaggerate the size or intensity of the waves.
5. not bad (good)
This is an example of litotes. As mentioned before, litotes is a figure of speech in which a positive statement is expressed by negating its opposite. In this case, "not bad" is used to mean "good" or "satisfactory".
6. the moon is like a silver coin
This is an example of a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two things using words such as "like" or "as". In this case, the moon is compared to a silver coin.
7. hard of hearing (deaf)
This is an example of euphemism. Euphemism is a figure of speech that uses a mild or indirect word or expression to replace a harsher or more direct one. In this case, "hard of hearing" is used as a euphemism for "deaf".
8. a Ford (car)
This is an example of metonymy. As mentioned before, metonymy is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used to stand for something else that it is closely associated with. In this case, "Ford" is used to represent a car made by the Ford Motor Company.
9. to be in the family way
This is an example of euphemism. As mentioned earlier, euphemism is a figure of speech that uses a mild or indirect word or expression to replace a harsher or more direct one. In this case, "to be in the family way" is used as a euphemism for being pregnant.
10. the wing of a building
This is an example of zoosemy. Zoosemy is a figure of speech in which animal names are used to describe certain characteristics of a non-animal object or idea. In this case, "wing" is used to describe a part of a building that extends out like a bird's wing.