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- 20 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
In Old English poetry, the expressions "whale-road" to represent the sea and "life-house" to signify the body are examples of which literary device?
Multiple choice question for Ages, era, period. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
The terms "whale-road" and "life-house" are classic examples of kennings, a stylistic device in Old English poetry where metaphorical compounds describe everyday things in a vivid and imaginative way. Symbolism involves using symbols to represent ideas, similes make direct comparisons using 'like' or 'as', and metonymy substitutes a related term for the thing itself. Therefore, the correct answer is kenning.
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