Seven feet of English ground, or as much more as he may be taller than other men.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote describes a person of great height, comparing his stature to a large amount of English ground.
- In plain terms
- He is very tall, like a large piece of land.
- What can you take from it?
- Height can be measured metaphorically.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why use land as a metaphor for height?
- What effect does this comparison have?
Another view
Metaphorical size may not convey precise dimensions.
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