Piercy’s Use of Implied and Explicit Metaphors in “The Secretary Chant”
Title: Piercy’s Use of Implied and Explicit Metaphors in “The Secretary Chant”
Category: /Literature/English
Details: Words: 729 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Piercy’s Use of Implied and Explicit Metaphors in “The Secretary Chant”
Category: /Literature/English
Details: Words: 729 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
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The writers metaphors are drawn from everday activities seen in every office. Through the use of explicit metaphors describing a secretary as piece of office equipment the poem has created a fully developed picture of how little value we place on humanity in the work place. By using the full range and depth of rhetorical figures, Ms. Piercy has given fresh insights into the average work day of women who provide vital administrative assistance.