<span>The use of allusion in the title and epigraph of Nectar in a Sieve helps to emphasize the novel’s themes of loss and hope
Nectar in a Sieve alludes to the slow drain of the life force of an individual here on earth. The nectar represents live and the sieve, since it is a sifter/filter, slowly drains the nectar until it falls to the ground and become useless.
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<span>Again Rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall. The door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it were on a spring, and Rainsford stood blinking in the river of glaring gold light that poured out. The first thing Rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man Rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. In his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at Rainsford's heart
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from this excerpt, we know that rainsford sees ivan as: <span>alarming
Not only Ivan possesses all the physical feature that really intimidate Rainsford, He also pointed a gun on his chest. This make Rainsford think that ivan is a potential threat for his life, so he feels alarmed at the sight of Ivan</span>
This incentive is a reward for all my hard work and efforts. This incentive will make me want to work as hard on future projects and assignments so, I can be rewarded for my efforts with great grades.
Neils will admire Gerda as she admires him.
Explanation:
Neils was a horse and a man, made into a single mold. He was a charming young man who attracted even the ladies older than him. He was deceived by Mrs. Boye and later he met a young girl named Gerda.
Gerda was young and she died soon after their marriage. Her love changed from her husband to her Christmas God. Neils felt betrayed of love.
Even when he was wounded in the war and died, he did not bend to religion.
Answer:
A
Explanation:
The figurative languages:
But if a man would be alone, let him look at the stars: I believe he was talking about how fascinating it is to look up at the stars, for when he did he was amazed at all that he saw in the sky, wondering how it was possible.
...retire as much from his chamber as from society: talking about how a man is fully in isolation if they have stopped doing both work and socialization.
almost all the figurative speech after the first one listed all talk about his fascination for the stars.
the other ones include:
...will separate between him and what he touches
But every night come out these envoys of beauty
and light the universe with their admonishing smile
