Transferred Epithet and its example.
Transferred epithet is when an adjective usually used to describe one thing is transferred to another thing Or transfer of an epithet from its proper subject to another associated with it. For example: 1) I had a wonderful day. Here "wonderful" actually describes the kind of day the speaker experienced. The day is not itself wonderful. 2) He had a sleepless night. Here "sleepless" actually describes the kind of night the speaker experienced. The night is not itself sleepless. 3) T he children had a joyous ride. Here " joyous " actually describes the kind of ride the children experienced. . The ride is not itself joyous . 4) His careless words created a chaos. Here " careless " actually describes the kind of words the speaker told. The words is no...