Uses Of Figurative Language And Satire

There are many uses of figurative language in literary texts. Some examples are satire, simile, personification, and metaphors. The two types of figurative language I will be examining are epigram and satire. Epigram is ”a witty saying in either verse or prose, concisely phrased and often satiric” (Dramatic Monologue, epigram). Satire is defined as “a genre of comedy that is directed at ridiculing human foibles and vices” (Dramatic Monologue, satire). Epigram usually includes traces of satire. The author will try to make both a witty and humorous mark on something, which usually helps tell the reader the character of the speaker or character. There are many well known authors that often use epigram in their writing, such as Mark Twain, Robert