explanation of figurative and literal language. To analyze how figurative language is used in this song I will explain how a couple lyrics in this song shows the definition of what figurative language is. Figurative language consists of idioms‚ metonymies‚ and metaphors‚ in which it is the use of words that highlight on the unusual or imaginative. Literal meaning is where you have a word‚ phrase‚ lyric‚ etc. and you can apply it in real life literal terms. In this song it has a lyric for example
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declaration to demand freedom and independence from British tyranny and control. Jefferson’s sharp and embittered tone toward the British is officially published on July 4‚ 1776. He writes this piece of literature with a deductive syntax‚ diction‚ metonymy‚ chiasmus‚ and many more tools to explain to the British government why the colonies are demanding to part company‚ and hoping to create their own country. The Declaration of Independence begins with an introduction that states “all men are created
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employs many different poetic devices to develop her message that people need the truth although it may be hurtful. Plath uses a mirror and then a lake as a metaphor for the truth. She also makes the mirror come alive with personification‚ simile and metonymy. These other devices are important to the poem and the scene it creates‚ but the mirror being a metaphor for truth is the most important. The poem is basically about a woman looking into a mirror. As she ages and grows less attractive‚ she is hesitant
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dark‚ empty and mysterious. The theme of this poem is that nature provides experiences that can beautify or discriminate the life of humans. Dickenson uses many literary devices that enhance the reader such as: Rhythm‚ Metaphors‚ Personification‚ Metonymy‚ and Rhyme which are used to emphasize nature’s beauty. The rhythm in this poem creates shifts which attract the reader’s attention to what’s happening. There is a rhythmic pattern in stanzas one and two: 7‚6‚8‚6. This is not a coincidence because
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[pic] LITHUANIAN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES FACULTY OF PHILOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH PHILOLOGY STYLISTIC FEATURES OF HUMOROUS DISCOURSE IN “THE FOURTH HAND’’ BY JOHN IRVING Course Paper in BA English Philology Programme Academic advisor: (signature)
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The Gothic genre is a very fascinating one because it is one of mystery‚ suspense‚ and high emotion. With intriguing elements and its out of the ordinary style‚ the gothic genre has captivated readers for centuries. Mary Shelley ’s "Frankenstein" is a classic gothic novel which has been adapted into a film directed by Kenneth Branagh. This film can be perceived as a typical gothic piece because the archetypal elements such as dark setting‚ horror‚ and suspense are apparent. However‚ in the film adaptation
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‘LINGUISTIC SEMANTICS’ PREPARED AND PRESENTED BY AZMAT ARAA TO DR. IQBAL BUTT 4/2/15 1 SEMANTICS study of the MEANING OF THE ‘MEANING’ 4/2/15 2 DEFINITION OF SEMANTICS Semantics is taken from the Greek word ‘Semantikos’ meaning sign. The word ‘meaning’ can be defined in many ways‚ but the most pertinent definition to linguistics is : “ Meaning is the function of signs in language.” This understanding of meaning corresponds to German philosopher Ludwig Wittgensteins’ definition: “ The meaning
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when fearless leaders in each group appeared. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Fredrick Douglas were the brave souls of their groups. Douglas and Stanton were leaders of two different minorities but fought for similar causes‚ with the powerful use of metonymy‚ invection‚ and allusions their cry for equality ignited a spark that hasn’t let out to this day. As
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(litotes). 2. Figures of quality: metonymy (synecdoche‚ periphrasis‚ euphemism); irony. 3. Figures of contrast: oxymoron; antithesis. 4. Practical assignment Metonymy‚ another lexical SD‚ - like metaphor - on losing its originality also becomes instrumental in enriching the vocabulary of the language‚ though metonymy is created by a different semantic process and is based on contiguity (nearness) of objects or phenomena. Transference of names in metonymy does not involve a necessity for
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Bishkek Humanities University named after K. Karasaev The Faculty of European Civilizations The English Language Department “Peculiarities of the Lexical Stylistic devices (Metaphor‚ metonymy‚ irony‚ simile‚ epithet) in the novel “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen” DIPLOMA PAPER Scientific Supervisor: E. B. Jumakeeva Done by: Satarova Rahat‚ group: A08-2 Contents: Pages: Introduction
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