Question

What figurative langauge is used in William Shakespeare's text Hamelt "To be, or not to be" ?

Answer 1

I really like to say its a Metaphor because it describe two unlike things. But I am no really sure about it. what figurative language do you think it is?

Answer 2

that is what i think as well. it's meaning is death/suicide

Answer 3

I guess go with metaphor then. This speech can't fit in to any other figurative language.

Answer 4

okay, thank you. :)

Answer 5

Yea your welcome.

Answer 6

it is a metaphor.

Answer 7

Try this website. http://poemshape.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/the-annotated-to-be-or-not-to-be/