Figurative and literal language is different methods used in conveying and analyzing language. Literal language refers to words that do not differ from their original definition. Figurative language refers to words or groups of words that exaggerate the meanings of the words. Figurative language is not used literally but instead involves similarities to concepts or other contexts; which results in a figure of speech. For example‚ “it’s raining hard outside” is literal and “it’s raining cats and
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Figurate Language versus Literal Language In today’s society‚ the English language is the most widely spoken language‚ but can also be one of the most difficult to learn and speak. The many different ways that people speak figuratively with the English language may be why it is difficult for many to understand there many different meanings. The different cultures and backgrounds can also affect the understanding of the English language and how people convey the types of figurative language. In
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through their poetry. They will often do so through the use of figurative language‚ which helps them depict a variety of themes throughout their poems. In John Donne’s poem‚ “Valediction Forbidding Mourning‚” and Richard Lovelace’s poem‚ “To Althea‚ From Prison‚” the poets both examine the common themes of separation and loyalty in their own distinct styles of figurative language. However‚ while both poets use a variety of figurative language‚ John Donne expresses an allegory in an attempt to explore
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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE 5TH GROUP : 1. FA D H I L A A S H A D I 2. H A N A P U T R I A N I 3. S I T I R A H M A YA N T 4. Z H E L D Y O C TA V I A WHAT IS IT?? • Metaphors tend to provoke thought and feeling to a greater extent than more literal descriptions do. Examples : “My mother’s face curdled” [Metaphor (kiasan)] Curdled : signalled distaste and trepidation. Curdled : The writers express and the readers should work out their meaning; they should be able to imagine. “My mother grimaced”
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In the poem “Death of a Young Son by Drowning‚” Margaret Atwood uses different uses of figurative language to explain the pain of losing a child. The speaker of the poem has recently lost a child to drowning. The pain of losing a child is uncomparable to anything in the world‚ and Margaret Atwood uses the title‚ tone‚ language and structure to describe the pain. The author uses different similes and metaphors to describe her son’s recent death. The title of the poem is essential as it sets the tone
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the first line in a story might start with “Mother?” “There was no reply.” This would be more attention grabbing than just writing‚ “I called my mother‚ and she didn’t answer.” This makes me want to know why Mother didn’t answer. Using figurative language‚ such as similes and metaphors‚ keeps a story interesting and
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Most poets use some form of figurative language to convey messages in their poetry because it allows the reader to attach a relatable visual to the emotion. As a result‚ nature‚ with its immense web of symbolism and mystery‚ is often encrypted into poetry. Poetry readers are often confused by a poets reference to nature such as trees‚ flowers‚ moons‚ etc.‚ by assuming that any connection to the beauties of nature implies a positive connotation; however‚ it can be argued that nature’s attributes are
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Poetry Analysis “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe is a poem about a man that is being hunted by a raven. The man that is being hunted by a raven is hearing a voice calling out “Lenore” at his chamber door. After awhile he starts to notice that he is being hunted by a raven. There is a few of sound pattern in the poem. The poem is a free verse poem because almost none of the words rhyme at the end. There is almost aloft of refrain in the poem like “Nevermore/Chamber Door/Lenore
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1. When I first saw her‚ my soul began to quiver. (I fell in love/in a panic) 2. Mary is as beautiful as a rising sun 3. Those flowers are as delicate as a spider web. 4. The sharp teeth of the cold wind bit through my overcoat 5. My love is like a red‚ red rose.’ Here a person is compared to a flower in a way that suggests they have certain features in common‚ such as beauty‚ fragility‚ and so on. 6. ‘The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.’ Here the image of the moon in a
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Holocaust through a captivating 120 page book‚ illustrating how he survived. In his book‚ Night‚ Elie Wiesel develops the plot by using very vivid figurative language to describe very sentimental experiences. Elie Wiesel’s use of metaphors throughout the text forcefully tells the truth. Elie’s experiences are worded perfectly along with the use of figurative language through his expression of personal agonizing reality and terrifying genocide. “There they went‚ defeated‚ their bundles‚ their lives in tow
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