Michael Gregory reads "Very Like a Whale"

The video discusses Ogden Nash's poem 'Very Like A Whale', critiquing the excessive use of metaphors and similes in literature. It highlights how authors often compare unrelated things, using Byron's Assyrian metaphor as an example. The speaker humorously questions the logic behind such comparisons, emphasizing the need for clarity and simplicity in writing.

What is the main point of Ogden Nash's critique in the introduction?

• Metaphors and similes are often overused.

• Authors should write more about nature.

• Authors should use more metaphors.

• Literature needs more complex language.

In Byron's metaphor, what is the Assyrian compared to?

• A bear

• A dragon

• A wolf

• A lion

What does the narrator question about Byron's metaphor?

• The historical accuracy of the Assyrian invasion

• The realism of comparing Assyrians to wolves

• The length of the poem

• The beauty of the metaphor

What is the narrator's opinion on the metaphor 'snow is a white blanket'?

• It is a perfect description.

• It is an overused and impractical metaphor.

• It is a new and innovative metaphor.

• It accurately describes the warmth of snow.

According to the narrator, what is a common issue with poetic metaphors?

• They are not used enough.

• They are too difficult to understand.

• They are often exaggerated and unrealistic.

• They are too simple.