English — Literal → Implied Meaning

One or two sentences at a time. First identify the literal meaning, then the implied meaning, atmosphere and evidence.

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Literal vs implied

E03 · Exercise 3 of 20

Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol: Scrooge is “solitary as an oyster”.

1. What happens literally?

2. What is suggested or implied?

3. What feeling or atmosphere is created?

4. Which word or phrase gives you that idea?

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