Tissue
Polysemous title- Tissue • Tissue- paper + skin (human life is fragile [criticises arrogance, encourages us to protect]) • Also paper (not alive) + skin (alive)- criticises monotony of life, not really living • Tissue paper- found in bibles and holy texts, but fragile (overinflated importance of identity causing wars and discrimination, really it’s very fragile and identity isn’t real, we’re all just people (tissue as in skin)) • Tissue- used to wipe away tears, togetherness can reduce suffering • Tissue- medical term for deep skin- poem shows deeper nature of humans and our potential for goodness, can be wounded and damaged by outside influences but can always heal
"Paper that lets the light shine through, this is what could alter things" - reference to religious texts paper, light as Jesus and Allah (power of religion) - or coexistence with nature (Dharker is a Muslim Calvinist)
Enjambment- freedom, lack of control of humans, rejecting constraints
Free verse- same thing
"Let the daylight break through capitals and monoliths" - power of nature, criticism of authority, weakness of humans- “break” violent personification, destroying authority, daylight + break = sunrise + hope
"The sun shines through their borderlines" - nature overcomes human segregation identity, criticism of war, power of nature) sibilance shows power, “their” still shows separation, criticise that
"fly our lives like paper kites" - childish metaphor, mocking control of money over life (criticism of authority)
"the back of the Koran" - “the” repetition shows importance, “back” shows it is hidden/shunned by society, still holding onto identity
"Transparent" - repetition, criticism of dishonesty of authority
Exposure
"Merciless iced east winds that knive us" - personification of wind shanking people (first line not about war but nature- more significant) (power of nature)- subtle sibilance (just as dangerous as bullets but most people don’t realise)- Germans were in the east, but the only thing from there is wind
ABBAC rhyme, structure is built only to be taken down (tension of soldiers expecting fight but let down)
Pararhyme- unsatisfying for reader, reflects how the soldiers are always nervous but never get to chill
“What are we doing here?” Rhetorical question to criticise authority, or actual question to show PTSD confusion, can be asking what they are DOING or why they are HERE
"For love of God seems dying" ok 1. The soldier's love of God is dying 2. God's love for the soldiers is dying 3. To show love of God, you should die
"forgotten dreams" - juxtaposition, loss of hope, forgotten dreams on purpose to be less sad? war made them forget? “forgotten” disassociated from PTSD, “dreams” as happiness from the past that seems unreal
“a dull rumour of some other war" reference to the Bible and Armageddon, metaphorical end of the world for the soldiers be suffering "sudden successive flights of bullets streak the silence" - sibilance represents sound of bullets, jolting reader out of relative lack of noises, feel like soldiers
Epistrophe "but nothing happens" cyclical structure, stuck in suffering
“we” “us” “our” collective pronouns, shared experience, comradeship, loss of identity, relatable to all soldiers
Kamikaze
Title- single word, only military rank- only seen as a kamikaze pilot by others
Structure- 6 lines per stanza but free verse and lots of enjambment- conflict between control and freedom (military/social expectations/duty vs love for family/nature/memories/life)
Constant shifts between first person and third person- disconnect from family due to shame
“Her father embarked at sunrise” -sunrise as power of nature + Japan’s military flag- conflict
“a shaven head full of powerful incantations” -incantations are deliberately vague- orders from military? prayers? inner conscience against it? It’s “powerful” tho and influences him, and it’s “full” showing his distress, shaved head like most kamikaze pilots
“green-blue translucent sea” beautiful imagery, “translucent” shows how things are unclear but getting clearer- nature helps him decide what to do
Describes fishes “like a huge flag”- patriotic semantic field shows brainwashing, but reduces as the poem goes on, simile shows how he is starting to disconnect and change his mind,
also as “a figure of eight”- shows thoughts of pride and prosperity-
“The dark shoals of fishes/flashing silver as their bellies/swivelled towards the sun” - • sibilance shows ocean noises and beauty, “dark” -> “flashing silver” things get brighter and easier to see- knows what to do thanks to nature • “Silver”- medals he would have gotten for being a kamikaze pilot, but true reward is in nature • “Sun”- represents beauty of nature and also Japanese flag- conflict but now there’s also nature in the mix • Belly up- death on his mind
“bringing their father’s home safe/-yes, grandfather’s boat- safe” repetition of “safe” shows reason to come back- wants to return to family, memories
“a tuna, the dark prince, muscular, dangerous.” • first mention of danger = power in the whole poem, danger to the mission as it causes the pilot to have doubts, true power is in nature and memory • First full stop in the poem and lots of commas- makes us stop and think like the pilot about what he’s abt to do
“laughed” “loved” at the end of the poem- all in past tense- nothing left for the soldier
“we too learned to be silent”- “learned” should be positive but contrasts with what they learnt- criticises how they were taught shame by the older generations- but it’s said in first person, the daughter is criticising this and teaching her children not to think that way
Poppies
Title- honours and grieves dead soldiers, short single word title shows full intent of the poem and how the mother’s life is consumed by grief
Dramatic monologue- emphasis on the domestic impact and how the soldier isn’t present in the poem
Free verse, enjambment- chaotic, lack of control over the son, distressed
Domestic + military semantic fields- life has been ruined by war
“Spasms of paper red, disrupting a blockade of yellow bias”- mix between war + domestic • “spasms” and “red” is injury and pain- mother is worried or is hurt by letting go (spasms is involuntary muscle action- involuntary letting go), • “paper” is the fragility of the son • “blockade” is military language showing her worry abt the conflict, how she wants to “block” her son from going into the military • “disrupting” the fabric - the son becoming a soldier disrupts the peace or she is trying to disrupt him from going to war
“The dove pulled freely against the sky, / an ornamental stitch”- dove represents peace and grief- she and her son is at peace with death, “pulled freely” is an oxymoron- inner conflict with grief or letting her son go, the comma shows a pause to reflect on the grief, the “ornamental stitch” metaphor for the mother (pretends to hold it together)
“I was brave”- takes down ideas of just the soldier’s bravery but also the mother’s, but past tense shows current weakness from grief
“Sellotape bandaged around my hand” • Bandage shows wounds • Sticks them together one last time- cat hairs are removed, no more reason to stay • Claustrophobic feeling- stuck in the domestic role, can’t go and protect the son
“Blackthorns of your hair”- religious connotations of Jesus on the cross, sacrificed for the country- metaphor for the son
History Boys
"Enemy of education" war metaphor and alliteration, opposition between true understanding of literature and grades only used shallowly “Cheat’s Visa”
"a fact of life" indisputable and unchangable, in opposition with Irwin's views on history (truth does not matter to him until now?)
Drummer Hodge: Intertextuality, Tom Hardy (the poet) represents Hector, sympathising with the ordeal of the youth, Drummer Hodge represents the Boys, thrown into the chaos of life without proper guidance
"She's my western front" war metaphor objectifies Fiona, personal pronoun further expresses how women were seen as objects to be owned
“... all the other shrunken violets you people line up" [you people] segregates gay people, [shrunken violets] derogatory language
"Some of the literature says it will pass" looking to literature for solace and comfort during a sexuality crisis
"All literature is consolation" Dakin changes his mind on literature symbolising him changing to Irwin's side. No need to look for solace in literature when he can pursue Irwin
Parallels with "all knowledge is precious" from Hector - A.E. Housman, one of the first intertextualities and used in the intro to establish his character
“cunt-struck” “a cunt”- Mrs Lintott repeats the colloquialism “cunt” twice, to describe Dakin as “cunt-struck” and Headmaster as “a cunt”. This is the hardest swear in the play and is used show that it wasn’t a slip of the tongue, and to break down stereotypes of women being gentle and passive
“history is women following behind with the bucket” - her big scene about women in history at the end of the play (which is typical for Alan Benett’s plays such as “Kafka’s Dick”) so it would be recent and stay in the audience’s mind when the show ended
Irwin intro as politician in the future "etc., etc." while talking abt freedom- that man gives no fucks about freedom really, just waffling on (first impression for the audience too!!)
Parallel with Holocaust debate- Lockwood uses the SAME EXACT PHRASE while talking abt how the holocaust was bad, (dismissiveness of mass genocide? in this education system? it’s more likely than you think) then goes on to argue that they should be unique with their arguments- Irwin passed on thr mindset even on such an important subject
Hector is set up to be looking cool and all (motorcycle scene dramaticness, greek name connotations, fav teacher) but is absolutely uncool when we get to know him- purposeful? "studied eccentricity" and all. clinging onto youth?
Posner is actually rather helpful as the "dictionary person" bc i doubt the audiences know what "otiose" means
SCRIPPS IS THE MOST RELIGIOUS ONE AND CLOSEST TO POSNER it can dismantle the idea that religion is against queerness
Irwin didnt know how nietzche was pronounced bc from what we know of him he would call Dakin out on that

1. Imagery: Prompt: Choose a setting (real or imaginary) and describe it using detailed sensory imagery. Imagine the sights, sounds, smells, and textures to create a vivid scene, just like a painter with words.
   
2. Metaphor: Prompt: Compare a personal experience to an everyday object or phenomenon in an unexpected way. For example, "My heart is a compass that always points to the north of your laughter."
   
3. Simile: Prompt: Write a series of similes to express intense emotions. For instance, "As brave as a lion facing the storm, as fragile as a petal in the wind."
   
4. Rhyme: Prompt: Craft a short poem or lyrics with a consistent rhyme scheme. Experiment with different rhyme patterns (ABAB, AABB, etc.) to enhance the musicality of your writing.
   
5. Meter: Prompt: Compose a poem with a specific meter, such as iambic pentameter. Pay attention to the syllabic beats in each line to create a rhythmic flow.
   
6. Alliteration: Prompt: Create a tongue-twisting line using alliteration. Focus on the repetition of initial consonant sounds to add a playful or musical quality to your writing.
   
7. Assonance: Prompt: Write a passage where the vowel sounds within words echo each other. Experiment with different vowel combinations to create a melodic effect.
   
8. Personification: Prompt: Choose an inanimate object and personify it. Describe its actions, thoughts, and emotions as if it were a living being.
   
9. Symbolism: Prompt: Select an object or element and explore its symbolic meaning. Connect it to broader themes or emotions in your writing.
   
10. Enjambment: Prompt: Write a poem where the thoughts flow continuously from one line to the next without a pause. Explore how this technique can create a sense of movement or urgency.
    
11. Repetition: Prompt: Repeat a word or phrase throughout a poem for emphasis. Consider how repetition can enhance the overall impact and meaning of your writing.
    
12. Free Verse: Prompt: Embrace the freedom of expression by writing a poem without adhering to rhyme or meter. Allow your thoughts to flow organically, exploring the beauty of formless verse.
    
13. Stanza: Prompt: Divide your writing into stanzas to create distinct sections with varying themes or tones. Explore how the organization of lines contributes to the overall structure of your work.
    
14. Theme: Prompt: Choose a universal theme (love, loss, freedom, etc.) and explore it through your lyrics. Delve into the nuances and perspectives associated with the chosen theme.
    
15. Tone: Prompt: Write a poem that conveys contrasting tones. Explore how shifts in tone can evoke different emotions and responses from the reader.
    
16. Connotation: Prompt: Select a word with strong connotations and use it in a poem. Explore the emotional baggage and cultural associations tied to the word within the context of your writing.
    
17. Irony: Prompt: Craft a poem with elements of irony. Create situations or lines that convey a meaning opposite to the literal interpretation, adding layers of complexity to your writing.
    
18. Allusion: Prompt: Reference a well-known song, book, or historical event in your lyrics. Explore how the use of allusion can enrich the depth and meaning of your writing.
    
19. Syntax: Prompt: Experiment with sentence structure to create different effects. Play with word order, sentence length, and punctuation to convey specific emotions or rhythms in your writing.
    
20. Diction: Prompt: Choose a specific mood or atmosphere you want to convey and carefully select words that evoke that feeling. Pay attention to the impact of your word choices on the overall tone of your writing.
    

Yet, that’s how my district teaches it. And when I go online, there are sites that support this. This makes me crazy, as it undermines our students’ understanding of what the word “figurative” means. One isn’t being non-literal when they use onomatopoeia or what-not. That should be reserved for simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole. And that’s it. Thoughts?

1. Simile: Her smile was as bright as the sun.
2. Metaphor: Time is a thief.
3. Hyperbole: I've told you a million times.
4. Personification: The wind whispered through the trees.
5. Alliteration: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
6. Assonance: The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.
7. Onomatopoeia: The bee buzzed around the garden.
8. Oxymoron: Deafening silence filled the room.
9. Irony: The fire station burned down.
10. Pun: I used to be a baker because I kneaded dough.
11. Euphemism: He passed away peacefully in his sleep.
12. Juxtaposition: The old house stood next to the modern skyscraper.
13. Anaphora: I have a dream...
14. Epiphora: Love, love, love – that's what it's all about.
15. Zeugma: He stole my heart and my wallet.
16. Chiasmus: You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget.
17. Litotes: The test was not a total disaster.
18. Synecdoche: All hands on deck.
19. Antithesis: It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
20. Paradox: Less is more.
21. Allegory: Animal Farm by George Orwell.
22. Metonymy: The White House issued a statement.
23. Sarcasm: Nice job on the presentation – if you were aiming for confusion.
24. Understatement: The hurricane disrupted some outdoor activities.
25. Cliché: Time heals all wounds.
26. Anthropomorphism: The clock seemed to mock him as it ticked away.
27. Symbolism: The dove is a symbol of peace.
28. Paronomasia: I used to be a baker because I kneaded dough.
29. Malapropism: I'm going to the store to buy some orangutans.
30. Homophone: They're going to their house over there.
31. Epanalepsis: Blood hath bought blood, and blows have answered blows.
32. Polyptoton: Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.
33. Catachresis: I could feel the darkness wrapping its cold arms around me.
34. Epistrophe: See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.
35. Hypophora: What is the meaning of life? It's a question we all ponder.
36. Anadiplosis: The strength of the team is the team.
37. Ellipsis: Some people prefer cats; others, dogs.
38. Asyndeton: I came, I saw, I conquered.
39. Polysyndeton: They laughed and talked and danced and sang.
40. Enjambment: The moon was high, casting a silver glow on the water, as I walked along the shore.
41. Caesura: To be or not to be, that is the question.
42. Meiosis: It's just a scratch; I don't need a bandage.
43. Epizeuxis: Never, never, never give up.
44. Antimetabole: I know what I like, and I like what I know.
45. Aposiopesis: If you don't stop that, I'll—
46. Paralipsis: I won't mention his previous mistakes, but...
47. Hendiadys: Let's go for a walk and a talk.
48. Apophasis: I won't even mention the rumors about his past.
49. Prosopopoeia: The storm howled as if it were an angry beast.
50. Acrostic: Friends are the flowers in the garden of life.

1. Simile:
Definition: A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."
Example: The night sky was like a vast canvas, scattered with stars as bright as diamonds.
2. Metaphor:
Definition: A figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unrelated things, stating that one thing is another.
Example: Time is a thief, silently stealing moments from our lives.
3. Hyperbole:
Definition: A figure of speech involving exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.
Example: The suitcase weighed a ton, making it nearly impossible to carry.
4. Understatement:
Definition: A figure of speech where a writer deliberately represents something as much less than it actually is.
Example: The storm brought a bit of rain; nothing too major, just a small flood in the living room.
5. Personification:
Definition: A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.
Example: The wind whispered secrets through the ancient trees.
6. Assonance:
Definition: The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words in a sentence.
Example: The melody of the evening breeze gently swept through the fields of wheat.
7. Onomatopoeia:
Definition: The use of words that imitate the sound they describe.
Example: The door creaked open, and footsteps echoed in the empty hallway.
8. Alliteration:
Definition: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.
Example: The playful puppy pranced through the park, chasing butterflies.
*9. Oxymoron:
Definition: A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
Example: The comedian's humor was both dark and lighthearted, creating an unsettling joy.
10. Irony:
Definition: A figure of speech in which words express a meaning opposite to their literal interpretation.
Example: The fire station burned down while the firefighters were on vacation—what a twist of irony.
11. Pun:
Definition: A play on words that have multiple meanings or sound similar but have different meanings.
Example: Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
12. Juxtaposition:
Definition: Placing two elements side by side to present a contrast.
Example: In the bustling city, the serene park offered a juxtaposition of tranquility amid the urban chaos.
13. Synecdoche:
Definition: A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or the whole represents a part.
Example: "All hands on deck" implies the need for the assistance of the entire crew.
14. Metonymy:
Definition: A figure of speech where one term is substituted with another closely related term.
Example: The White House issued a statement on the recent policy changes.
15. Zeugma:
Definition: A figure of speech where a word applies to multiple parts of the sentence.
Example: She stole both his wallet and his heart that fateful night.
16. Epiphora:
Definition: The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses.
Example: The forest was mysterious, the mountains were majestic, and the rivers were enchanting.
17. Euphemism:
Definition: Substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term for a harsh or blunt one.
Example: She passed away peacefully in her sleep, euphemizing the concept of death.
18. Anthimeria:
Definition: The use of a word in a grammatical form it doesn't usually take.
Example: She bookmarked the page to return to the thrilling story later.
19. Chiasmus:
Definition: A figure of speech in which the order of terms in one of the clauses is inverted in the other.
Example: "Do I love you because you're beautiful, or are you beautiful because I love you?" - Cinderella
20. Allusion:
Definition: A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
Example: His ambition was Caesar-like; he aimed to conquer not only Rome but the hearts of its people.
21. Allegory:
Definition: A narrative in which characters and events represent abstract ideas or moral qualities . Example: Orwell's "Animal Farm" serves as an allegory for political corruption and the abuse of power.
22. Metonymy:
Definition: A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely associated with it.
Example: The pen is mightier than the sword, emphasizing the power of the written word over physical force.
23. Sarcasm:
Definition: The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example: "Nice job on the presentation," she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm as the audience chuckled.
24. Understatement:
Definition: A figure of speech where a writer deliberately represents something as much less than it actually is.
Example: The mountain climber faced a slight challenge as he ascended Everest, navigating only a few treacherous crevices.
25. Cliché:
Definition: An expression or idea that has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning.
Example: The detective followed the suspect's trail like a bloodhound, relying on the cliché methods of his trade. *

1. Imagery: Prompt: Choose a setting (real or imaginary) and describe it using detailed sensory imagery. Imagine the sights, sounds, smells, and textures to create a vivid scene, just like a painter with words.
   
2. Metaphor: Prompt: Compare a personal experience to an everyday object or phenomenon in an unexpected way. For example, "My heart is a compass that always points to the north of your laughter."
   
3. Simile: Prompt: Write a series of similes to express intense emotions. For instance, "As brave as a lion facing the storm, as fragile as a petal in the wind."
   
4. Rhyme: Prompt: Craft a short poem or lyrics with a consistent rhyme scheme. Experiment with different rhyme patterns (ABAB, AABB, etc.) to enhance the musicality of your writing.
   
5. Meter: Prompt: Compose a poem with a specific meter, such as iambic pentameter. Pay attention to the syllabic beats in each line to create a rhythmic flow.
   
6. Alliteration: Prompt: Create a tongue-twisting line using alliteration. Focus on the repetition of initial consonant sounds to add a playful or musical quality to your writing.
   
7. Assonance: Prompt: Write a passage where the vowel sounds within words echo each other. Experiment with different vowel combinations to create a melodic effect.
   
8. Personification: Prompt: Choose an inanimate object and personify it. Describe its actions, thoughts, and emotions as if it were a living being.
   
9. Symbolism: Prompt: Select an object or element and explore its symbolic meaning. Connect it to broader themes or emotions in your writing.
   
10. Enjambment: Prompt: Write a poem where the thoughts flow continuously from one line to the next without a pause. Explore how this technique can create a sense of movement or urgency.
    
11. Repetition: Prompt: Repeat a word or phrase throughout a poem for emphasis. Consider how repetition can enhance the overall impact and meaning of your writing.
    
12. Free Verse: Prompt: Embrace the freedom of expression by writing a poem without adhering to rhyme or meter. Allow your thoughts to flow organically, exploring the beauty of formless verse.
    
13. Stanza: Prompt: Divide your writing into stanzas to create distinct sections with varying themes or tones. Explore how the organization of lines contributes to the overall structure of your work.
    
14. Theme: Prompt: Choose a universal theme (love, loss, freedom, etc.) and explore it through your lyrics. Delve into the nuances and perspectives associated with the chosen theme.
    
15. Tone: Prompt: Write a poem that conveys contrasting tones. Explore how shifts in tone can evoke different emotions and responses from the reader.
    
16. Connotation: Prompt: Select a word with strong connotations and use it in a poem. Explore the emotional baggage and cultural associations tied to the word within the context of your writing.
    
17. Irony: Prompt: Craft a poem with elements of irony. Create situations or lines that convey a meaning opposite to the literal interpretation, adding layers of complexity to your writing.
    
18. Allusion: Prompt: Reference a well-known song, book, or historical event in your lyrics. Explore how the use of allusion can enrich the depth and meaning of your writing.
    
19. Syntax: Prompt: Experiment with sentence structure to create different effects. Play with word order, sentence length, and punctuation to convey specific emotions or rhythms in your writing.
    
20. Diction: Prompt: Choose a specific mood or atmosphere you want to convey and carefully select words that evoke that feeling. Pay attention to the impact of your word choices on the overall tone of your writing.
    

1. Simile: Her smile was as bright as the sun.
2. Metaphor: Time is a thief.
3. Hyperbole: I've told you a million times.
4. Personification: The wind whispered through the trees.
5. Alliteration: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
6. Assonance: The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.
7. Onomatopoeia: The bee buzzed around the garden.
8. Oxymoron: Deafening silence filled the room.
9. Irony: The fire station burned down.
10. Pun: I used to be a baker because I kneaded dough.
11. Euphemism: He passed away peacefully in his sleep.
12. Juxtaposition: The old house stood next to the modern skyscraper.
13. Anaphora: I have a dream...
14. Epiphora: Love, love, love – that's what it's all about.
15. Zeugma: He stole my heart and my wallet.
16. Chiasmus: You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget.
17. Litotes: The test was not a total disaster.
18. Synecdoche: All hands on deck.
19. Antithesis: It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
20. Paradox: Less is more.
21. Allegory: Animal Farm by George Orwell.
22. Metonymy: The White House issued a statement.
23. Sarcasm: Nice job on the presentation – if you were aiming for confusion.
24. Understatement: The hurricane disrupted some outdoor activities.
25. Cliché: Time heals all wounds.
26. Anthropomorphism: The clock seemed to mock him as it ticked away.
27. Symbolism: The dove is a symbol of peace.
28. Paronomasia: I used to be a baker because I kneaded dough.
29. Malapropism: I'm going to the store to buy some orangutans.
30. Homophone: They're going to their house over there.
31. Epanalepsis: Blood hath bought blood, and blows have answered blows.
32. Polyptoton: Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.
33. Catachresis: I could feel the darkness wrapping its cold arms around me.
34. Epistrophe: See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.
35. Hypophora: What is the meaning of life? It's a question we all ponder.
36. Anadiplosis: The strength of the team is the team.
37. Ellipsis: Some people prefer cats; others, dogs.
38. Asyndeton: I came, I saw, I conquered.
39. Polysyndeton: They laughed and talked and danced and sang.
40. Enjambment: The moon was high, casting a silver glow on the water, as I walked along the shore.
41. Caesura: To be or not to be, that is the question.
42. Meiosis: It's just a scratch; I don't need a bandage.
43. Epizeuxis: Never, never, never give up.
44. Antimetabole: I know what I like, and I like what I know.
45. Aposiopesis: If you don't stop that, I'll—
46. Paralipsis: I won't mention his previous mistakes, but...
47. Hendiadys: Let's go for a walk and a talk.
48. Apophasis: I won't even mention the rumors about his past.
49. Prosopopoeia: The storm howled as if it were an angry beast.
50. Acrostic: Friends are the flowers in the garden of life.

1. Simile:
Definition: A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."
Example: The night sky was like a vast canvas, scattered with stars as bright as diamonds.
2. Metaphor:
Definition: A figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unrelated things, stating that one thing is another.
Example: Time is a thief, silently stealing moments from our lives.
3. Hyperbole:
Definition: A figure of speech involving exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.
Example: The suitcase weighed a ton, making it nearly impossible to carry.
4. Understatement:
Definition: A figure of speech where a writer deliberately represents something as much less than it actually is.
Example: The storm brought a bit of rain; nothing too major, just a small flood in the living room.
5. Personification:
Definition: A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.
Example: The wind whispered secrets through the ancient trees.
6. Assonance:
Definition: The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words in a sentence.
Example: The melody of the evening breeze gently swept through the fields of wheat.
7. Onomatopoeia:
Definition: The use of words that imitate the sound they describe.
Example: The door creaked open, and footsteps echoed in the empty hallway.
8. Alliteration:
Definition: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.
Example: The playful puppy pranced through the park, chasing butterflies.
*9. Oxymoron:
Definition: A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
Example: The comedian's humor was both dark and lighthearted, creating an unsettling joy.
10. Irony:
Definition: A figure of speech in which words express a meaning opposite to their literal interpretation.
Example: The fire station burned down while the firefighters were on vacation—what a twist of irony.
11. Pun:
Definition: A play on words that have multiple meanings or sound similar but have different meanings.
Example: Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
12. Juxtaposition:
Definition: Placing two elements side by side to present a contrast.
Example: In the bustling city, the serene park offered a juxtaposition of tranquility amid the urban chaos.
13. Synecdoche:
Definition: A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or the whole represents a part.
Example: "All hands on deck" implies the need for the assistance of the entire crew.
14. Metonymy:
Definition: A figure of speech where one term is substituted with another closely related term.
Example: The White House issued a statement on the recent policy changes.
15. Zeugma:
Definition: A figure of speech where a word applies to multiple parts of the sentence.
Example: She stole both his wallet and his heart that fateful night.
16. Epiphora:
Definition: The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses.
Example: The forest was mysterious, the mountains were majestic, and the rivers were enchanting.
17. Euphemism:
Definition: Substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term for a harsh or blunt one.
Example: She passed away peacefully in her sleep, euphemizing the concept of death.
18. Anthimeria:
Definition: The use of a word in a grammatical form it doesn't usually take.
Example: She bookmarked the page to return to the thrilling story later.
19. Chiasmus:
Definition: A figure of speech in which the order of terms in one of the clauses is inverted in the other.
Example: "Do I love you because you're beautiful, or are you beautiful because I love you?" - Cinderella
20. Allusion:
Definition: A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
Example: His ambition was Caesar-like; he aimed to conquer not only Rome but the hearts of its people.
21. Allegory:
Definition: A narrative in which characters and events represent abstract ideas or moral qualities . Example: Orwell's "Animal Farm" serves as an allegory for political corruption and the abuse of power.
22. Metonymy:
Definition: A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely associated with it.
Example: The pen is mightier than the sword, emphasizing the power of the written word over physical force.
23. Sarcasm:
Definition: The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example: "Nice job on the presentation," she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm as the audience chuckled.
24. Understatement:
Definition: A figure of speech where a writer deliberately represents something as much less than it actually is.
Example: The mountain climber faced a slight challenge as he ascended Everest, navigating only a few treacherous crevices.
25. Cliché:
Definition: An expression or idea that has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning.
Example: The detective followed the suspect's trail like a bloodhound, relying on the cliché methods of his trade. *

1. Imagery: Prompt: Choose a setting (real or imaginary) and describe it using detailed sensory imagery. Imagine the sights, sounds, smells, and textures to create a vivid scene, just like a painter with words.
   
2. Metaphor: Prompt: Compare a personal experience to an everyday object or phenomenon in an unexpected way. For example, "My heart is a compass that always points to the north of your laughter."
   
3. Simile: Prompt: Write a series of similes to express intense emotions. For instance, "As brave as a lion facing the storm, as fragile as a petal in the wind."
   
4. Rhyme: Prompt: Craft a short poem or lyrics with a consistent rhyme scheme. Experiment with different rhyme patterns (ABAB, AABB, etc.) to enhance the musicality of your writing.
   
5. Meter: Prompt: Compose a poem with a specific meter, such as iambic pentameter. Pay attention to the syllabic beats in each line to create a rhythmic flow.
   
6. Alliteration: Prompt: Create a tongue-twisting line using alliteration. Focus on the repetition of initial consonant sounds to add a playful or musical quality to your writing.
   
7. Assonance: Prompt: Write a passage where the vowel sounds within words echo each other. Experiment with different vowel combinations to create a melodic effect.
   
8. Personification: Prompt: Choose an inanimate object and personify it. Describe its actions, thoughts, and emotions as if it were a living being.
   
9. Symbolism: Prompt: Select an object or element and explore its symbolic meaning. Connect it to broader themes or emotions in your writing.
   
10. Enjambment: Prompt: Write a poem where the thoughts flow continuously from one line to the next without a pause. Explore how this technique can create a sense of movement or urgency.
    
11. Repetition: Prompt: Repeat a word or phrase throughout a poem for emphasis. Consider how repetition can enhance the overall impact and meaning of your writing.
    
12. Free Verse: Prompt: Embrace the freedom of expression by writing a poem without adhering to rhyme or meter. Allow your thoughts to flow organically, exploring the beauty of formless verse.
    
13. Stanza: Prompt: Divide your writing into stanzas to create distinct sections with varying themes or tones. Explore how the organization of lines contributes to the overall structure of your work.
    
14. Theme: Prompt: Choose a universal theme (love, loss, freedom, etc.) and explore it through your lyrics. Delve into the nuances and perspectives associated with the chosen theme.
    
15. Tone: Prompt: Write a poem that conveys contrasting tones. Explore how shifts in tone can evoke different emotions and responses from the reader.
    
16. Connotation: Prompt: Select a word with strong connotations and use it in a poem. Explore the emotional baggage and cultural associations tied to the word within the context of your writing.
    
17. Irony: Prompt: Craft a poem with elements of irony. Create situations or lines that convey a meaning opposite to the literal interpretation, adding layers of complexity to your writing.
    
18. Allusion: Prompt: Reference a well-known song, book, or historical event in your lyrics. Explore how the use of allusion can enrich the depth and meaning of your writing.
    
19. Syntax: Prompt: Experiment with sentence structure to create different effects. Play with word order, sentence length, and punctuation to convey specific emotions or rhythms in your writing.
    
20. Diction: Prompt: Choose a specific mood or atmosphere you want to convey and carefully select words that evoke that feeling. Pay attention to the impact of your word choices on the overall tone of your writing.
    

hello! i am a first year teacher currently teaching 6th ELA at a title I school. many of my students are reading at or below a 4th grade level. this quarter was poetry and figurative language, and i have done so many things to try and get these kids to even somewhat remember the definition of the vocab words, let alone actually apply their knowledge. i have done interactive notes (TWICE!!), poetry writing with figurative language, review blookets, figurative language worksheets (made for 5th), i have looked at figurative language in encanto song lyrics to try and make it more relevant to them, matching activities, and so on.
these kids are NOT getting it. i am lucky if they remember what a simile is. today we took a quiz they were allowed to use notes on and so many kids scored below a 15/20 (what my school considers to be mastery). this is my fourth week of teaching this and i am at my wits end. any suggestions on activities or alternative methods that i can use to try and get this in their heads? i don’t even need them to be experts, i just want them to remember the definition of like 4 of the words.
as a heads up, we are focusing on simile, metaphor, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, personification, irony, and hyperbole.

INFINITE FORBIDDEN

Etymology/Translation Corner
Tagline: "All the pieces / pieces of hope are right here! Unravel the infinite seal, and obliterate all your enemies!!"
CM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7nhS_nYM20
Sugoroku: "Let's go in search of new pieces! Encounters with never-before-seen monsters-- There's a heart inside each and every card, you know! Now, unravel the seal and gain hold of infinite attack power! Here comes Exodia, the Mythical Summoned God! And that's the end of my rope, it seems."
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Sugoroku: "That's all, folks."
This is a list of translated Japanese names for all of the cards in Infinite Forbidden. See below for further notes.
Each card name is linked to an image!! (Use an image-zooming extension like Imagus to view them instantly.)
Any questions or issues you may have about the translations are welcome.

• Dragon of Pride and Soul

1. The Primitive Who Awoke from a Millennium-Long Slumber
2. The Golem That Guards the Millennium Treasure
3. Shield of the Millennium Dynasty
4. Millenniumoon Maiden
5. Millennium Absoluter
6. The Black-Clad Sorcerer - Black Magician
7. Gimmick Puppet - Little Soldiers
8. Gimmick Puppet - Bloody Doll
9. Gimmick Puppet - Cattle Scream
10. Light-End Sublimation Dragon / Dragon of Light and Sublimation
11. Dark-End Evaporation Dragon / Dragon of Darkness and Extinction
12. The Knight-in-Armor Dragon -Knight Armed Dragon-
13. Asteria of the White Forest
14. Liesette of the White Forest
15. Silvi of the White Forest
16. Lucia of the White Forest
17. Demonsmith, Engraver of Evils
18. Raika-no-Himejanome / Scourgebud the Princess's Evil Eye
19. Tenpai Dragon of Phantom Fortune / Heavenly Cup Dragon of Phantom Fortune
20. Memento Sleepy
21. Centurion Atry / Dragon Knight - Atry
22. Draightron - Nu II / Radiance Dragoncraft - Nu II
23. Missing Burroughs, Demon King of the Highest Heavens
24. The Queen of Prayers - Cosmo Queen
25. Shibirerudake
26. Faultless Turret - Disablaster
27. Mulchummy Purulia
28. Dora Dra
29. Broomy
30. Menkomori / Menko Bat
31. May Blues Leopard
32. Draightron - Meteonis=DAD / Ritual Dragoncraft - Meteonis=DAD
33. Exodia, the Mythical Summoned God
34. Light-and-Darkness Dragon Lord / Dragon King of Light and Darkness
35. Demonsmith Lacrimosa / Engraved Demon Lacrimosa
36. Demonsmith Dies Irae / Engraved Demon Dies Irae
37. Nether-Skeleton King - Mementolan Tecuhtlica
38. Silvia, Witchwolf of the White Forest
39. Luciela, Witchery of the White Forest
40. Diabell, Wraithwitch of the White Forest
41. DPA Jeanne d'Armure
42. Gimmick Puppet - Fantasix Machina
43. Chaos Xyz: Gimmick Puppet - Fanatix Machina
44. Queen Madolche Tiarafraise
45. Phoboscovoth the Heretic
46. Demonsmith Requiem / Requiescent Coffin of the Engraved Demons
47. Demonsmith Sequentia / Great Holy Coffin of the Engraved Demons
48. Raika-no-Kurokamitsuki / Scourgebud the Black Moonturtle Incarnate
49. Varmonica's Divine Symphony - Vaalar
50. Mignyard Madolche Nyacaron
51. Illumistil the Star-Studded World Tree
52. Top-Hat Hare the Silhouette Conjurer
53. Millennium Cross
54. The Temple of Wedj / The Temple of Stone Tablets
55. Exode Blaze / Devil-God Blaze Cannon
56. Mansion of the Dolls from Hell
57. Dragon's Shadow and Light
58. Legend of the White Forest
59. Enter Not Into the White Forest
60. Whispers of the Tainted Treasure
61. Demonsmith Tractus / Holy Anthem of the Engraved Demons
62. Demonsmith Sanctus / Holy Hymn of the Engraved Demons
63. Emblema of Atonement
64. Vesper Girsu / Flash of the Evening Star
65. Trap Gather
66. Hyperspatial Matter Translocator
67. Be-Back Site
68. Raging Hellfire - Exode Flame
69. Barrier of Black Magic -Mirror Force-
70. Marionette Playtime - Servist Puppet
71. The White Forest Invites Disaster
72. Demonsmith in Paradisum / Paradise of the Engraved Demons
73. Flowering of the Lustrous Phantoms
74. Guardian of Silent Voices
75. Varmonica of the Creator Deity
76. Meteorora Draightron / Radiance Meteorcraft Aurora Shower
77. Madolche Dessert
78. Dominus Purge / Pulverization of the Holy King
79. Hat-Sporting Silhouettes
80. Three as One

+1 Bonus Pack

• Exodia the Summoned God

Etymology and other trivia:

• Dragon of Pride and Soul is named after a line Seto Kaiba commonly used to describe his Blue-Eyes White Dragon in the Duel Monsters anime/manga: "My pride, as well as my soul! Blue-Eyes White Dragon!!"

Millennium/Exodia

• The Millennium theme is a reference to Story 8: Memories of the Pharaoh, the penultimate story arc in Duel Monsters, which featured various monster spirits called ka sealed inside stone tablets. They could then be called upon to fight by the Pharaoh's priests using the power of their Millennium Items. The Millennium monsters' gimmick of placing themselves in the Magic & Trap Zone is meant to emulate the way those spirits were sealed inside their tablets, and being able to forego their costs by revealing Millennium Cross is a reference to how a Millennium Item was required to use their power in the anime/manga.
• Most of the Main Deck monsters in this theme are based on Normal Monsters used by Shimon Muran in some of the early Yu-Gi-Oh! video games.
• The first three members use the Japanese word Sennen (lit. "millennium") to denote the theme name, while the latter two monsters use the English word Millennium.
• The Primitive Who Awoke from a Millennium-Long Slumber is based on the Normal Monster Millennium Primitive (Sengenjin in the TCG), which in its flavor text is described as carrying a Millennium Item. Judging from this card's artwork, the Item in question seems to have been the Millennium Shield (which in some version of its flavor text is described as being a genuine Millennium Item).
• The Golem That Guards the Millennium Treasure is based on the Normal Monster Millennium Golem, which in its flavor text is described as having guarded a certain treasure for over a thousand years.
• Shield of the Millennium Dynasty is based on the aforementioned Millennium Shield.
• Millenniumoon is a portmanteau of millennium and moon (with this monster being based on the Normal Monster Maiden of the Moonlight).
• Millennium Absoluter is based on the Normal Monster Absoluter (known as Fiend Reflection #1 in English media).
• The latter two being of the Illusion Magic tribe is a reference to how the Normal Monsters they were based on belonged to the Illusion Magic summon type in the early video games.
• Mythical Summoned God is a phrase used by Sugoroku Muto to describe the combined form Exodia takes after all its separate parts are gathered in the Duel Monsters anime/manga. This phrase also serves as the subtitle for Phantom God, an early-era OCG-only reprint set that reprinted all pieces of Exodia the Sealed One for the first time after their release in the first PREMIUM PACK. The monster itself is based on the ka version of Exodia summoned by Shimon Muran during the Memories of the Pharaoh arc, and its LP-draining effect is meant to be a reference to how using this ka was extremely draining on its wielder's life force.
• Millennium Cross is meant to resemble the Millennium Lock, the Millennium Item used by Shimon Muran.
• The Temple of Wedj is based on a location from the Duel Monsters anime/manga, in which a large number of ka, including those of the Exodia parts, were sealed inside stone tablets. Wedj is an Egyptian word which originally meant "command," but is now commonly used to refer to a stele—an upright stone slab or column typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design, often serving as a gravestone.
• Exode Blaze is named after the attack name of Exodia's ka in the anime/manga. The artwork depicts a scene from the anime/manga in which the ka of Exodia, controlled by Shimon, attacks Zorc Necrophades.
• Raging Hellfire - Exode Flame is the name given to Exodia's Duel-winning effect when it was first used by Dark Yugi to beat Seto Kaiba during the DEATH-T arc in the manga. The artwork depicts the scene from that Duel in which Exodia destroys Kaiba's three Blue-Eyes White Dragons.

Gold Coffer of Light

• Even though all the monsters related to Gold Coffer of Light from LEGACY OF DESTRUCTION were based on cards used by Yugi Muto during his final Duel against his other self in the anime/manga, The Black-Clad Sorcerer - Black Magician is instead based on the Black Magician used by Dark Yugi during that same Duel. This is also why this card's effect to Special Summon itself can be used even if the opponent is the one who controls Gold Coffer of Light.
• Barrier of Black Magic -Mirror Force- is likewise a reference to how Atem/Dark Yugi used Holy Barrier -Mirror Force- during the final Duel in the Duel Monsters manga, while he had Black Magician on his field. It being able to be activated in response to both an attack or a monster effect is a reference to how the original Mirror Force was also able to reflect the magical attack resulting from the effect of Yugi's Gandora, the Dragon of Destruction.

Gimmick Puppet

• Little Soldiers, specifically the one wearing the red uniform in the center, is the doll shown operating Numbers 15: Gimmick Puppet - Giant Killer in its artwork and the ZEXAL anime.
• Bloody Doll is a reference to the urban legend of the Bloody Mary—a ghost or spirit said to appear in a mirror when chanting her name repeatedly.
• The Cattle in Cattle Scream (Katoru Sukurīmu) can also be translated as the French quatre ("four"), referring to IV from the ZEXAL anime. The monster itself resembles a brazen bull—an ancient torture device, supposed to have been devised by Perillos of Athens, consisting of a hollow bull fashioned from brass in which victims were imprisoned and burned to death.
• Fantasix Machina is a portmanteau of fantastic and deus ex machina (Latin for "god from the machine")—a plot device whereby a seemingly unsolvable problem in a story is suddenly or abruptly resolved by an unexpected and unlikely occurrence. The fan part of its name is also a pun on fanservice, a phrase commonly said by IV in the anime to mockingly refer to the torment he would inflict upon his opponents. The monster itself heavily resembles IV, and its arm blades are designed to be similar to IV's D-Pad. Its two effects allowing easy use and re-use of the same Rank-Up Magic card is a reference to how, in IV's Duel against Nasch, he activated Rank-Up Magic - Argent Chaos Force three times.
• Fanatix Machina is similarly a portmanteau of fanatic and deus ex machina, and the monster's design follows the same pattern, albeit being based on IV's sadistic side rather than the well-manored one he falsely presents that Fantasix is based on.
• Mansion of the Dolls from Hell resembles the art gallery the Arclight family used for their hideout in the anime, and in which III and IV had their Tag Duel against Yuma and Kaito. Dolls from Hell is a kanji subtitle used for Gimmick Puppet in the title for Episode 114 of ZEXAL: "The Sorrowful Duelists: Infernal Rumbling of the Gimmick Puppets!!"
• Servist seems to be a portmanteau of service (referring to fanservice) and sadist. The coined Japanese phrase used for Playtime is made up of the kanji for "play" and "service," with the latter making it a cruel-sounding pun on funeral service. Its artwork is based on a scene from IV's Duel against Tetsuo and Todoroki, in which he repeatedly used his Giant Killer to destroy their two Xyz Monsters.

Light-and-Darkness Dragon

• Light-End Sublimation Dragon is a more accurate adaptation of the original Light-End Dragon, a Synchro Monster that was originally a Main Deck monster in the GX manga. Its name comes from Light-End Dragon's attack name in the manga: Shining Sublimation. Its artwork is based on a scene from the manga in which Light-End Dragon is shown attacking directly.
• Dark-End Evaporation Dragon is a similar adaptation as the above, with its name being a reference to the original Dark-End Dragon's effect name in the GX manga: Dark Evaporation. Its artwork is based on a scene from the manga in which Manjome summons Dark-End Dragon during his second Duel against Judai.
• Sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas state, without passing through the liquid state, while evaporation is the process of turning from liquid into vapor.
• Knight Armed Dragon is a combination of two monsters used by Manjome in the manga: Armed Dragon (Armored Dragon in the English version) and Dragon Knight (Dragonic Knight in the TCG).
• The official summon chant for Light-and-Darkness Dragon Lord: "O dragon emerging from the rift between light and darkness! Will you fight by my side once more? Fusion Summon! Light-and-Darkness Dragon Lord!"
• Shadow and Light (Eikō) is a Japanese homophone for glory (also pronounced eikō).

Diabellstar storyline

• Asteria (lit. "starry one" in Ancient Greek) was the Titan goddess of falling stars and nighttime in Greek mythology. This monster is a child version of Diabellstar the Black Witch, both having names related to stars.
• Liesette (Rizetto) is the actual name of Diabellze the Original Sin, both having the ze sound in their Japanese names.
• Silvi is likely the original form of Tainted Treasure of Betrayal - Silvia, with its name coming from Rhea Silvia—the mythical mother of the twins Romulus and Remus, who founded the city of Rome and were suckled by a she-wolf in their infancy.
• Lucia is the original form of Tainted Treasure of Death - Luciela. The name comes from the Latin word lux (meaning "light").
• Diabell sounds like diavel (the word for "devil" in the Bolognese dialect).
• The White Forest Magic/Trap Card artworks feature puppets, shadow figures, and abstract designs, giving them a fairy-tale- and folklore-like atmosphere, likely due to the fact this part of the storyline is set in Diabellstar's childhood past.
• Whispers of the Tainted Treasure's artwork is based on the forbidden fruit—in Jewish mythology, a name given to the fruit growing in the Garden of Eden which God commands mankind not to eat. In the biblical story, Adam and Eve eat the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and are exiled from Eden, with this act being kn

Demonsmith

• The Demonsmith theme is based on Dies irae (pronounced DEE-ES EE-REH and Latin for "the Day of Wrath")—a medieval Latin hymn on the Day of Judgment sung in Requiem Masses.
• Lacrimosa means "to shed tears" in Latin and is the first word of the eighteenth verse in Dies irae, as well as the name for the movement which comprises its eighteenth and nineteenth verses.
• A requiem is a Mass to honor and remember a dead person. Requiescent Coffin (Chinkonkan) is a pun on the Japanese word for requiem (similarly pronounced chinkonka).
• Sequentia is Latin for sequence—a musical composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings. Dies irae is the most famous such sequence.
• Tractus is the Latin term for a tract—an anthem of scriptural verses formerly replacing the Alleluia in certain penitential and Requiem Masses.
• Sanctus (Latin for "holy") is an ancient Christian hymn of adoration sung or said immediately before the prayer of consecration in traditional liturgies.
• In paradisum is a Latin phrase that means "into paradise." It comes from the Latin text of the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass. In paradisum is often sung or recited as part of the final commendation of the deceased, as their soul is entrusted to the care of God and led into paradise.

Raika

• Himejanome is the Japanese name for the Chinese bushbrown (Mycalesis gotama), an East Palearctic species of satyrine butterfly. Janome means "snake's eye" and is derived from the fact that some species have wings with an eye-like pattern that looks like a snake's eye. The ja in the card name is instead the kanji for "evil" or "wicked."
• The kanji used for Kurokamitsuki seem to be a portmanteau of Genbu (the Black Tortoise—one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations, usually depicted as a tortoise intertwined with a snake), kamigakari (Japanese for "divine possession"), kamitsukigame (the Japanese name for the commmon snapping turtle), and tsuki (Japanese for "moon").

Tenpai Dragon/Lustrous Phantoms

• Phantom Fortune (Genroku) is a pun on the Japanese mahjong term genrokuzumi (lit. "Genroku loading")—a cheating technique which involves the player loading tiles into their wall in such a way that they'll be guaranteed to draw them during play, giving them the tiles they need to complete any given yaku (scoring element) or yakuman (limit hand).
• Flowering of the Lustrous Phantoms (Sangenkaihou) is a play on the Japanese mahjong term rinshankaihō (lit. "flowering on the range")—a specific scenario that can occur during the game when a player draws a tile from the wall to complete a winning hand immediately after declaring a kan (a set of four identical tiles).

Memento

• Memento Sleepy is based on the early-era OCG Normal Monster Sleepy (Mystical Sheep #2 in the TCG), though its Fusion Summoning effect is more related to Sleepy's different-colored counterpart: Illusion Sheep (Mystical Sheep #1 in the TCG).
• Mementolan is a portmanteau of Memento and Mictlan, the underworld of Aztec mythology.

Centurion

• Atry is a corruption of the Latin ātrī (a conjugation of āter), meaning "dull black" or "dark."

Draightron

• Nu II (pronounced "NEW TWO") is likely based on Nu Draconis (also known as 𝜈 Dra, 𝜈 Draconis, where 𝜈 is the Greek letter "nu"), a double star in the constellation Draco. The respective components are designated 𝜈1 Draconis and 𝜈2 Draconis, this card being more specifically based on the latter.
• DAD is the abbreviation used for the December Alpha Draconids—a meteor shower associated with the Draco constellation. They typically peak in early December, around the 4th or 5th, and are known for producing bright, colorful meteors.
• Meteorora is a portmanteau of meteor and aurora.

Madolche

• Tiarafraise is a portmanteau of tiara and à la fraise (French for "with strawberry/ies"), a French phrase commonly used to denote desserts or drinks with a strawberry flavor.
• Mignyard (pronounced "MEE-NYAWR") is a portmanteau of the French mignard ("delicate" or "cute" and referring to mignardise—a bite-sized dessert sometimes served at the end of a meal), mi (a Japanese reading for the number three), and nya (Japanese onomatopeia for a cat's meowing). Nyacaron is likewise a portmanteau of nya and macaron—a small round cake with a meringue-like consistency, made with egg whites, sugar, and powdered almonds and consisting of two halves sandwiching a creamy filling.
• Dessert uses the French pronunciation ("DESSAIR").

Varmonica

• Vaalar is possibly named after the Valar—angelic deities in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium.

Miscellaneous

• Missing Burroughs is likely named after William S. Burroughs—an American writer and visual artist known for his works in postmodernism and science fiction.
• The Queen of Prayers - Cosmo Queen is named after Cosmo Queen's Prayer, a Ritual card used to summon a Ritual Monster version of Cosmo Queen in the early Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters video games. Its effect of searching a Field Magic Card is a reference to how Cosmo Queen had the ability to change the terrain or playing field in some of those video games.
• Shibirerudake is a portmanteau of shibireru (a Japanese idiom meaning "to get excited" or "to get the tingles from an electric shock") and shibiretake (the Japanese name for Psilocybe venenata—a species of psychoactive mushroom). Because it's read dake instead of the more standard take used for mushroom names, its name can also be interpreted as saying "It's just tingling."
• Disablaster is a portmanteau of disable (referring to its negation effects) and blaster. Faultless Turret (Mukōhōtō) is a pun on the Japanse term for negation (mukō), with the second kanji having been replaced for the one meaning "hole," giving it the meaning of something with no flaws in its design.
• Mulchummy is a portmanteau of multi- and chummy (meaning "friendly"). Purulia is likely a portmanteau of purupuru (Japanese onomatopoeia for "jiggling" or "wobbling") and Aurelia (referring to Aurelia aurita, the common jellyfish).
• Dora Dra (Dora Dora) is a counterpart to Poke Dra (Poki Draco in the TCG), with a dora being a Japanese mahjong term for a special tile that increases the value of specific sets or hands. It is revealed at the beginning of the game and can change during the game based on specific rulesets or actions. Dora dora is also used as an informal term to refer to a hand that contains two dora tiles.
• Menkomori is a portmanteau of menko—a traditional Japanese children's game which involves collecting and flipping small, rectangular cards, also called menko, to try and flip over the opponent's cards—and kōmori (Japanese for "bat").
• May Blues Leopard (Gogatsubyou) is a pun on the Japanese term May blues (gogatsubyō, lit. "May disease")—the blues experienced by Japanese college freshmen or workplace recruits shortly after beginning school or work, a phenomenon that occurs during the transition after the new fiscal year starts and a week-long nationwide holiday—and the kanji hyō/byō meaning "leopard." Fittingly, its ATK-changing effects revolve around multiples of five.
• DPA stands for data protection authority—an independent public authority that supervises, through investigative and corrective powers, the application of the European Union's data protection law. Jeanne d'Armure seems to be a portmanteau of Jeanne d'Arc (the French spelling for Joan of Arc—a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation), gendarme (pronounced "ZHAWN-DARM," a member of a gendarmerie—a military force with law enforcement duties among the civilian population), and armure (French for "armor").
• Phoboscovoth is named after phobos (an Ancient Greek word meaning "fear" and the root of the English word "phobia"). Phobos is also the name for the Greek god of fear. Its name ending in "-oth" is possibly a reference to the names of several Cthulhu Mythos deities, as this monster is very Lovecraftian in appearance.
• Illumistil (Irumistiru) is a portmanteau of illumination, Irminsul (Old Saxon for "great pillar")—a sacred, pillar-like object attested as playing an important role in the Germanic paganism of the Saxons—and mistilteinn (Icelandic and Old Norse for "mistletoe")—the name of a legendary sword from Norse mythology. Irminsul is sometimes compared to the Norse Yggdrasil—the central sacred tree of Norse cosmology, said to encompass the entirety of the universe—due to both Irmin (Jörmunr in Old Norse) and Yggr being two of the names of Odin.
• Silhouette Conjurer (Kagehōshi) is written with the same kanji as the Japanese word for silhouette (kagebōshi) but read differently, with hōshi possibly referring to an archaic Japanese word for a sorcerer.
• Vesper (the Roman equivalent of Hesperus) is the mythological personification of the evening star—the planet Venus when it appears in the west (evening sky), after sunset.
• Hyperspatial Matter Translocator is a seemingly more accurate re-adaptation of Seto Kaiba's Hyperspatial Matter Transporter (Interdimensional Matter Transporter in the TCG), which in the Duel Monsters anime/manga was a Magic Card and simply transported the chosen monster to a different location of any kind (primarily in order to avoid an attack which targeted it). This is somewhat similar to how this card's effect temporarily banishes a monster before bringing it back immediately. Its artwork is also based on the scene from the manga in which Kaiba uses Transporter to transport his XYZ - Dragon Cannon.
• Be-Back Site (BBS) is a pun on the term bulletin board system (also initialized as BBS)—a type of computer system, now largely obsolete (though still somewhat common in Japan), used to exchange messages and data over a telecommunications network. The name is likely also a reference to Be-Bop High School—a popular Japanese delinquent manga that ran from 1983 to 2003. (Kiriban, which appears in the artwork, is based on the pop-culture stereotype of the Japanese delinquent girl.)
• Dominus is the Latin word for "master."
• Hat-Sporting Silhouettes (Kagebōshi) is, in Japanese, a portmanteau of kagebōshi ("silhouette") and bōshi ("hat").
• Three as One's artwork is a reference to how the Ojama Brothers performed the effect of Ojama Delta Hurricane!! in the GX anime.

Tournament Pack 2024 Vol.2

1. Pithy
2. The Spring-Blanketing Fairy of Seedlings and Haze
3. Fabled Demon-God Lurrie
4. Diabolos, Demon King of the Dark
5. Black Magician the Dragon Knight
6. Verz Knightmare
7. Amphibious Pod Warship - Amblowhale
8. Machine Duplication Technique
9. Exode Flame / Devil-God Flame Cannon
10. Earthen Statue in Anguish Pattern
11. Angel Statue - Azulune / Tombstone Statue Angel - Azulune

Etymology:

• Pithy comes from pithos, the Greek name of a large storage container, usually in the shape of a jar. Its flavor text seems to be a reference to the myth of Pandora's box.

Event Pack 2024

1. Critter
2. D.D. Crow
3. Raiza the Wind Emperor
4. Dark Armed Dragon
5. Honest
6. Light-Road Magician Lyla
7. Adreus, Keeper of Armageddon
8. Decode Talker
9. Release of the Soul
10. Heavy Storm
11. Cyclone
12. Lightning Vortex
13. Holy Barrier -Mirror Force-
14. Bribing the Demon Palace
15. Demon's Chain
16. Burgesstoma Canadia

"Duelist Kingdom: Collect Star Chips!" Limited Pack

1. Auss, the Charmer of Earth Spirits
2. Eria, the Charmer of Water Spirits
3. Heata, the Charmer of Fire Spirits
4. Win, the Charmer of Wind Spirits
5. Dharc, the Charmer of Dark Spirits
6. Lyna, the Charmer of Light Spirits

DUELIST KING CUP Top Prize

1. Gemini Elf

V Jump June 2024 Edition bonus card

• Galaxy War Drake / Galactic War Dragon

QUARTER CENTURY UNITY & PRIDE Campaign (side:UNITY)

1. Black Magician
2. Black Magician Girl

V Jump Books: Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game Perfect Rulebook 2024 bonus card

1. Summon Sorceress

YCSJ TOKYO 2024 Commemorative Product: "Gold Coffer of Light" Duel Set

• The Silence of Time - Turn Silence

YCSJ TOKYO 2024 Commemorative Product: Diabellstar Duel Set

• Tainted Treasure of Original Sin - Snake-Eye

1. Simile: Her smile was as bright as the sun.
2. Metaphor: Time is a thief.
3. Hyperbole: I've told you a million times.
4. Personification: The wind whispered through the trees.
5. Alliteration: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
6. Assonance: The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.
7. Onomatopoeia: The bee buzzed around the garden.
8. Oxymoron: Deafening silence filled the room.
9. Irony: The fire station burned down.
10. Pun: I used to be a baker because I kneaded dough.
11. Euphemism: He passed away peacefully in his sleep.
12. Juxtaposition: The old house stood next to the modern skyscraper.
13. Anaphora: I have a dream...
14. Epiphora: Love, love, love – that's what it's all about.
15. Zeugma: He stole my heart and my wallet.
16. Chiasmus: You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget.
17. Litotes: The test was not a total disaster.
18. Synecdoche: All hands on deck.
19. Antithesis: It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
20. Paradox: Less is more.
21. Allegory: Animal Farm by George Orwell.
22. Metonymy: The White House issued a statement.
23. Sarcasm: Nice job on the presentation – if you were aiming for confusion.
24. Understatement: The hurricane disrupted some outdoor activities.
25. Cliché: Time heals all wounds.
26. Anthropomorphism: The clock seemed to mock him as it ticked away.
27. Symbolism: The dove is a symbol of peace.
28. Paronomasia: I used to be a baker because I kneaded dough.
29. Malapropism: I'm going to the store to buy some orangutans.
30. Homophone: They're going to their house over there.
31. Epanalepsis: Blood hath bought blood, and blows have answered blows.
32. Polyptoton: Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.
33. Catachresis: I could feel the darkness wrapping its cold arms around me.
34. Epistrophe: See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.
35. Hypophora: What is the meaning of life? It's a question we all ponder.
36. Anadiplosis: The strength of the team is the team.
37. Ellipsis: Some people prefer cats; others, dogs.
38. Asyndeton: I came, I saw, I conquered.
39. Polysyndeton: They laughed and talked and danced and sang.
40. Enjambment: The moon was high, casting a silver glow on the water, as I walked along the shore.
41. Caesura: To be or not to be, that is the question.
42. Meiosis: It's just a scratch; I don't need a bandage.
43. Epizeuxis: Never, never, never give up.
44. Antimetabole: I know what I like, and I like what I know.
45. Aposiopesis: If you don't stop that, I'll—
46. Paralipsis: I won't mention his previous mistakes, but...
47. Hendiadys: Let's go for a walk and a talk.
48. Apophasis: I won't even mention the rumors about his past.
49. Prosopopoeia: The storm howled as if it were an angry beast.
50. Acrostic: Friends are the flowers in the garden of life.

1. Simile:
Definition: A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."
Example: The night sky was like a vast canvas, scattered with stars as bright as diamonds.
2. Metaphor:
Definition: A figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unrelated things, stating that one thing is another.
Example: Time is a thief, silently stealing moments from our lives.
3. Hyperbole:
Definition: A figure of speech involving exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.
Example: The suitcase weighed a ton, making it nearly impossible to carry.
4. Understatement:
Definition: A figure of speech where a writer deliberately represents something as much less than it actually is.
Example: The storm brought a bit of rain; nothing too major, just a small flood in the living room.
5. Personification:
Definition: A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.
Example: The wind whispered secrets through the ancient trees.
6. Assonance:
Definition: The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words in a sentence.
Example: The melody of the evening breeze gently swept through the fields of wheat.
7. Onomatopoeia:
Definition: The use of words that imitate the sound they describe.
Example: The door creaked open, and footsteps echoed in the empty hallway.
8. Alliteration:
Definition: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.
Example: The playful puppy pranced through the park, chasing butterflies.
*9. Oxymoron:
Definition: A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
Example: The comedian's humor was both dark and lighthearted, creating an unsettling joy.
10. Irony:
Definition: A figure of speech in which words express a meaning opposite to their literal interpretation.
Example: The fire station burned down while the firefighters were on vacation—what a twist of irony.
11. Pun:
Definition: A play on words that have multiple meanings or sound similar but have different meanings.
Example: Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
12. Juxtaposition:
Definition: Placing two elements side by side to present a contrast.
Example: In the bustling city, the serene park offered a juxtaposition of tranquility amid the urban chaos.
13. Synecdoche:
Definition: A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or the whole represents a part.
Example: "All hands on deck" implies the need for the assistance of the entire crew.
14. Metonymy:
Definition: A figure of speech where one term is substituted with another closely related term.
Example: The White House issued a statement on the recent policy changes.
15. Zeugma:
Definition: A figure of speech where a word applies to multiple parts of the sentence.
Example: She stole both his wallet and his heart that fateful night.
16. Epiphora:
Definition: The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses.
Example: The forest was mysterious, the mountains were majestic, and the rivers were enchanting.
17. Euphemism:
Definition: Substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term for a harsh or blunt one.
Example: She passed away peacefully in her sleep, euphemizing the concept of death.
18. Anthimeria:
Definition: The use of a word in a grammatical form it doesn't usually take.
Example: She bookmarked the page to return to the thrilling story later.
19. Chiasmus:
Definition: A figure of speech in which the order of terms in one of the clauses is inverted in the other.
Example: "Do I love you because you're beautiful, or are you beautiful because I love you?" - Cinderella
20. Allusion:
Definition: A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
Example: His ambition was Caesar-like; he aimed to conquer not only Rome but the hearts of its people.
21. Allegory:
Definition: A narrative in which characters and events represent abstract ideas or moral qualities . Example: Orwell's "Animal Farm" serves as an allegory for political corruption and the abuse of power.
22. Metonymy:
Definition: A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely associated with it.
Example: The pen is mightier than the sword, emphasizing the power of the written word over physical force.
23. Sarcasm:
Definition: The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example: "Nice job on the presentation," she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm as the audience chuckled.
24. Understatement:
Definition: A figure of speech where a writer deliberately represents something as much less than it actually is.
Example: The mountain climber faced a slight challenge as he ascended Everest, navigating only a few treacherous crevices.
25. Cliché:
Definition: An expression or idea that has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning.
Example: The detective followed the suspect's trail like a bloodhound, relying on the cliché methods of his trade. *

1. Imagery: Prompt: Choose a setting (real or imaginary) and describe it using detailed sensory imagery. Imagine the sights, sounds, smells, and textures to create a vivid scene, just like a painter with words.
   
2. Metaphor: Prompt: Compare a personal experience to an everyday object or phenomenon in an unexpected way. For example, "My heart is a compass that always points to the north of your laughter."
   
3. Simile: Prompt: Write a series of similes to express intense emotions. For instance, "As brave as a lion facing the storm, as fragile as a petal in the wind."
   
4. Rhyme: Prompt: Craft a short poem or lyrics with a consistent rhyme scheme. Experiment with different rhyme patterns (ABAB, AABB, etc.) to enhance the musicality of your writing.
   
5. Meter: Prompt: Compose a poem with a specific meter, such as iambic pentameter. Pay attention to the syllabic beats in each line to create a rhythmic flow.
   
6. Alliteration: Prompt: Create a tongue-twisting line using alliteration. Focus on the repetition of initial consonant sounds to add a playful or musical quality to your writing.
   
7. Assonance: Prompt: Write a passage where the vowel sounds within words echo each other. Experiment with different vowel combinations to create a melodic effect.
   
8. Personification: Prompt: Choose an inanimate object and personify it. Describe its actions, thoughts, and emotions as if it were a living being.
   
9. Symbolism: Prompt: Select an object or element and explore its symbolic meaning. Connect it to broader themes or emotions in your writing.
   
10. Enjambment: Prompt: Write a poem where the thoughts flow continuously from one line to the next without a pause. Explore how this technique can create a sense of movement or urgency.
    
11. Repetition: Prompt: Repeat a word or phrase throughout a poem for emphasis. Consider how repetition can enhance the overall impact and meaning of your writing.
    
12. Free Verse: Prompt: Embrace the freedom of expression by writing a poem without adhering to rhyme or meter. Allow your thoughts to flow organically, exploring the beauty of formless verse.
    
13. Stanza: Prompt: Divide your writing into stanzas to create distinct sections with varying themes or tones. Explore how the organization of lines contributes to the overall structure of your work.
    
14. Theme: Prompt: Choose a universal theme (love, loss, freedom, etc.) and explore it through your lyrics. Delve into the nuances and perspectives associated with the chosen theme.
    
15. Tone: Prompt: Write a poem that conveys contrasting tones. Explore how shifts in tone can evoke different emotions and responses from the reader.
    
16. Connotation: Prompt: Select a word with strong connotations and use it in a poem. Explore the emotional baggage and cultural associations tied to the word within the context of your writing.
    
17. Irony: Prompt: Craft a poem with elements of irony. Create situations or lines that convey a meaning opposite to the literal interpretation, adding layers of complexity to your writing.
    
18. Allusion: Prompt: Reference a well-known song, book, or historical event in your lyrics. Explore how the use of allusion can enrich the depth and meaning of your writing.
    
19. Syntax: Prompt: Experiment with sentence structure to create different effects. Play with word order, sentence length, and punctuation to convey specific emotions or rhythms in your writing.
    
20. Diction: Prompt: Choose a specific mood or atmosphere you want to convey and carefully select words that evoke that feeling. Pay attention to the impact of your word choices on the overall tone of your writing.
    

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A renowned talent

Object of his lust, more often than not, was to be found in the Nemil beauty sitting languidly upon the other side of the fire (and if temptation burns where else would she be?). Purse Snippet was a dancer and orator famous across the breadth of Seven Cities. Need it be even said that such a combination of talents was sure to launch spurting enthusiasm among the heavy-breathing multitudes known to inhabit cities, towns, villages, hamlets, huts, caves and closets the world over?

Last week ended with a description of Calap Roud's creepy and very unsubtle lusting after women. And here we get one which seems to attract his attention more than anyone else in this company. It's a very smooth transition. It is also worth noting that she is the "object" of Calap Roud's lust, a very literal instance of objectification. Of course Calap Roud wouldn't be interested in her for her personality because he isn't interested in anyone's personality but his own.
Purse Snippet is Nemil, which is in the Seven Cities. This, along with her being famous specifically in the Seven Cities, supports the notion that we are indeed located somewhere on that continent. Her name is certainly interesting, but I think it's better to wait until the second part of her introduction to discuss it.
She sits languidly, which indicates that she is not overly worried about their state of affairs. And she sits on the other side of the fire to Calap Roud, which I don't think is a coincidence. She wants nothing to do with him. It also indicates that she is the opposite of Calap. Remember, we're still not done with the circle/soul metaphor. That she sits opposite Calap also means that he sees her through the flame, as Flicker points out, as he makes her into a personification of temptation. To Calap it's as if she's within the flames, burning bright.
After that long(ish) and meandering sentence we now get a very simple sentence, stating in plain language who she is. She's a dancer and orator, and she's famous in the Seven Cities. Again, this is Flicker changing his language to me much more easily parsed when he is giving us simple facts.
And then he switches right back to the more ornate style as he describes the effects of those simple facts. This is of course Flicker engaging in his trademark hyperbole, while simultaneously establishing her as a sex symbol. Everyone in the world¹ knows her.
The "spurting enthusiasm" is yet another very thinly veiled euphemism, this time for ejaculation. That the multitudes are "heavy-breathing" also supports that. I also love this tally of all the places where such multitudes are found, starting with cities, then getting progressively smaller until we're at a single closet. I also think it's very funny that near the end we're also getting more primitive, with hamlets, then huts, then caves, before going back into something much more advanced, which is a closet.

A singular beauty

Lithe was her smile, warm her midnight hair, supple of tongue her every curvaceous utterance, Purse Snippet was desired by a thousand governors and ten thousand nobles. She had been offered palaces, islands in artificial lakes, entire cities. She had been offered a hundred slaves each trained in the arts of love, to serve her pleasure until age and jealous gods took pleasure away. Lavished with jewels enough to adorn a hundred selfish queens in their dark tombs. Sculptors struggled to render her likeness in marble and bronze, and then committed suicide. Poets fell so far inside their poems of adoration and worship they forgot to eat and died at their garrets. Great warleaders tripped and impaled themselves on their own swords in pursuit of her. Priests foreswore drink and children. Married men surrendered all caution in their secret escapades. Married women delighted in exposing and then murdering their husbands with ridicule and savage exposes.

We've had a few instances up until now where Flicker uses a deliberately wrong word when describing something. Here he turns it up to 11. "Lithe was her smile". A smile can't be lithe, but Purse is, and her smile reflects that. "Warm her midnight hair". While hair can be warm, it's certainly a strange way to describe someone's hair. We do learn that her hair is dark, but here I think the word "warm" actually applies to the aforementioned smile. I think Flicker is more affected by her charms than he'd care to admit, hence him getting his words all jumbled up.
"Supple of tongue". Again an unusual word choice, but you can read this as her being a skilled speaker, and particularly adept at playing to the whims of her audience. He's clearly talking about more than just her tongue, but I think there is a double meaning at play here. And "curvaceous utterance" is the most overt one, just to nail home which organ Flicker is thinking with.
Then we are bombarded with description after description of all the powerful people attempting to claim her and artists trying to merely depict her. I think this is similar to what he did with the Chanter brothers, where he invented this absurdly over the top backstory for them to emphasize how bestial they were. Here he is doing the same but to show how beautiful Purse Snippet is.
For one, I doubt there are a thousand governors in all of Seven Cities. I'm sure there are at least ten thousand nobles, but that would surely be most of them. Then we get the listing of offerings that get increasingly absurd, mirroring the list in the previous paragraph with the progressively smaller habitations. It culminates in her being offered a hundred pleasure slaves to serve her for the rest of her life. And notice that even the gods are jealous of her.
And then, finally, she is given jewelry fit for a hundred queens. And notice that these queens are placed in dark tombs. This, along with the preceding comment about her aging serve as a reminder of the transience of beauty. Flicker knows this, and presumably Purse does as well.
Notice also how this has all been in the passive voice. I haven't talked a lot about voice up until this point (and perhaps I should have), but the use of the passive voice here seems very deliberate. She is not asking for this, it's all imposed on her. But when we start discussing the poor artists trying to capture her beauty, we switch to the active voice, but we also switch our point of view to said artists, meaning we're still not placing her in an active role. She is simply an object, which is how Flicker first introduced her. I'm looking forward to examining Flicker's/Erikson's treatment of Purse Snippet.
But let's back up a little bit and talk about those artists. We are led to believe that her beauty is so singular that sculptors can't capture it and kill themselves because of their failure. The poets don't seem to fail, but they get so absorbed in their poetry that they die of starvation. I love that they die at their garrets², but not in their garrets. They don't just happen to be there, it's more like they're posted there. It's not that the poets live there, it's that they have to be there when composing poetry.
Then you have great warleaders tripping (the last thing you would expect of a warleader) and die in the process, because of course they fall on their swords. The priests certainly catch some heat there, as they are noted to "swear off alcohol" which they should not be doing in the first place "and children", because of course. We know that Erikson is no fan of organized religion and it seems that neither is Flicker.
Finally we get a mentioned of married men, who abandon all caution when pursuing Purse, and their wives who surprisingly don't seem upset, but rather seem to be enjoying a chance to publicly scorn and ridicule their husbands. Perhaps because of how optimistic their men were, to think that they would have a chance with Purse. I want to note that I don't think they are actually murdering their husbands. It seems to be purely verbal.
That was something, but we're not done yet with our Purse Snippet. Next time we'll be finishing up her introduction. See you next week!
¹ Notice how he uses "the world" here instead of just "the Seven Cities"? This implies that her world is just the Seven Cities, even further supporting the theory that we are there.
² In this instance probably referring to a room in an attic
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