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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...