Dr. Kettle was wont to say that Seneca writes as a Boare does pisse, scilicet by jirkes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dr. Kettle said Seneca writes in rough, uneven bursts like a boar urinating.
- In plain terms
- Someone compared Seneca's writing style to a rough, irregular stream.
- What can you take from it?
- Writing can be described using vivid and unconventional comparisons.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you describe style?
- What metaphors explain writing?
Another view
This is a colorful but subjective critique of a classic author.
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