题目内容
1.A metaphor is a poetic device that deals with comparison.It compares similar qualities of two dissimilar objects.With a simple metaphor,one object becomes the other:Love is a rose.Although this does not sound like a particularly rich image,a metaphor can communicate so much about a particular image that poets use them more than any other type of figurative language.The reason for this is that poets compose their poetry to express what they are experiencing emotionally at that moment.Consequently,what the poet imagines love to be may or may not be our understanding of love.Therefore,the poet's job is to enable us to experience it,to feel it the same way as the poet does.Let's analyze this remarkably simple metaphor concerning love and the rose to see what it offers.Because the poet uses a comparison with a rose,first we must examine the characteristics of that flower.A rose is impressive in its beauty,its petals(花瓣)are nicely soft,and its smell is pleasing.It's possible to say that a rose is actually a feast to the senses of sight,touch,and smell.The rose's appearance seems to border on perfection,each petal seemingly equal in form.Isn't this the way one's love should be?A loved one should be a delight to one's senses and seem perfect.
However,there is another dimension added to the comparison by using a rose.Roses have thorns.The poet wants to convey the idea that roses can be tricky.So can love,the metaphor tells us.When one reaches out with absolute trust to touch the object of his or her affection,ouch,a thorn can cause great harm!"Be careful,"the metaphor warns,"Love is a feast to the senses,but it can overwhelm us,and it can also hurt us and cause acute suffering."This is the poet's understanding of love-an admonition (劝诫).What is the point?Just this:It took almost 14sentences to clarify what a simple metaphor communicates in only four words!That is the artistry and the joy of the simple metaphor.
59.According to the passage,a metaphor is aD.
A.description of two similar objects in a poetic way
B.literary device specially employed in poetry writing
C.contrast between two different things to create a vivid image
D.comparison between two different objects with similar features
60.As is meant by the author,thorns of a roseA.
A.add a new element to the image of love
B.protect the rose from harm
C.symbolize reduced love
D.cause acute suffering
61.It can be inferred from the passage that a metaphor isB.
A.difficult to understand B.rich in meaning
C.simple to use D.perfect in form
62.The main idea of this passage is thatC.
A.love is a rose in metaphor
B.a rose is a good image in poetry
C.a metaphor is a great poetic device
D.a poet should be careful to use a metaphor.
分析 本文是一篇文学艺术类题材的阅读,主要是以"love is a rose"为例详细,解释了隐喻在诗歌中的作用.隐喻指具备类似性质的两个不同物体之间的比较,隐喻所包含的意思丰富.
解答 59.D 细节理解题.根据第一段第二句"It compares similar qualities of two dissimilar objects"可知,隐喻指具备类似性质的两个不同物体之间的比较.故答案为D.
60.A 推理判断题.根据最后一段"The poet wants to convey the idea that roses can be tricky.So can love,the metaphor tells us.When one reaches out with absolute trust to touch the object of his or her affection,ouch,a thorn can cause great harm!"Be careful,"the metaphor warns,"Love is a feast to the senses,but it can overwhelm us,and it can also hurt us and cause acute suffering.""可知,作者用玫瑰上的刺来说明爱的另一面,即会伤害到我们,由此可看出:玫瑰或爱有美好的一面也有不好的一面,也就是说给"爱"赋予另外一个新的形象(会给人带来伤痛),故选A.
61.B 推理判断题.根据文章第二段及三段中主要内容和从文章的倒数第二句"It took almost 14sentences to clarify what a simple metaphor communicates in only four words!That is the artistry and the joy of the simple metaphor."可知,这四个简简单单的单词却涵盖了将近14个句子的意思.由此可知,隐喻所包含的意思丰富.故答案为B.
62.C 主旨大意题.通读全文可知,本文主要以"love is a rose"为例详细解释了隐喻在诗歌中的作用,故选C.
点评 解答细节理解题时,一个常用的方法就是运用定位法,即根据题干和选项中的关键词从原文中找到相关的句子,与选项进行比较从而确定答案;推理判断题既要求学生透过文章表面文字信息推测文章隐含意思,又要求学生对作者的态度、意图及文章细节的发展作正确的推理判断,力求从作者的角度去考虑,不要固守自己的看法或观点.
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