“concord hymn”. about the battle of lexington and concord…one of the first battle of the...
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“Concord Hymn”
“Concord Hymn”About the
Battle of Lexington and Concord…one of the first battle of the American Revolution.
“Concord Hymn”• Writt en for the
monument dedicati on on July 4, 1837.
• Emerson was asked by the Monument Committ ee to write something for the event.
“Concord Hymn”• Originally
sung at the dedicati on• Writt en in a
rhythm that allows it to be easily put to music
“Concord Hymn”Metonymy • Type of
fi gurati ve language• Use a word or
expression as a substi tute for a related term.
“Concord Hymn”
Metonymy• Example:–The Pen is mighti er
than the Sword .–PEN is being used
in place of words or writi ng– SWORD is being
used in place of fi ghti ng, force, or violence.
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