Rest in the Bottom Lay Figure of Speech: Pun, Inversion and Complete Explanation
The line “Rest in the bottom lay” is taken from the poem “The Pulley” by George Herbert. The principal figure of speech used in this line is Pun because the word “rest” communicates two related but different meanings at the same time. In the first sense, “rest” means peace, relaxation or freedom from weariness. In … Read more