Question

The word "educated"

Answer 1

There are a few girls who, by the time they are “educated,” forget their old childish desires to help the world and to play with poor little girls “who haven’t playthings.”

What is the meaning of educated word in the sentance

Answer 2

why do they put there " " ?

Answer 3

They put the quotation marks there is because it is more metaphorical then realistic. I hope this helps! :D

Answer 4

sorry my english is not too good yet. can you please explain to me metaphorical?

Answer 5

Okay... give me 2min.

Answer 6

ok thank you

Answer 7

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance. For example: Her tears flowed like a river of melancholy.

Answer 8

Does this help better?

Answer 9

haha yes? a little thank you :)

Answer 10

Your very welcome!! :D