Lord of the Flies Literary Devices

Definition of Idiom

An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on a literal interpretation of the words in the phrase. For... read full definition

An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on a literal interpretation of the... read full definition

An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on... read full definition

Explanation and Analysis—Round the Bend:

In Chapter 10, Piggy and Ralph use idioms and colloquialisms to fret about their inability to leave the island:

“I mean it,” whispered Piggy. “If we don’t get home soon we’ll be barmy.” “Round the bend.” “Bomb happy.” “Crackers.”

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Lord of the Flies: Idioms 1 key example

Definition of Idiom