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    Figurative language Figurative language is a departure from what speakers of a particular language would take to be the standard - or "literal" - meaning of words‚ in order to achieve some special meaning or effect. "Figurative language" is a general term for a group of linguistic devices usually called "figures of speech." We know that a word or phrase or statement is figurative when it cannot be taken literally. In this course‚ we will concentrate on the following figures of speech: metaphor

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    convey its message. By utilizing diction‚ figurative language and imagery‚ the power of man over the environment is easily developed. The first line of the vivid poem opens with a blunt statement made by the speaker where it uses imagery to describe the setting and subject of the poem (1). From

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    Poetry and Figurative Language Paper ENG/340 George Benson Edward Wilson June 12‚ 2014 Introduction Poetry has been used since time immemorial for passing information to the society. Poets have however used different stylistic devices in ensuring that their message has been passed to their intended audience. Imagery‚ rhymes‚ symbolism‚ among other ingredients of figurative language is among the commonly used stylistic devices that poets use. This paper seeks to identify imagery

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    that’s almost palpable. The visual imagery present in this composition is very detailed and  conceals hidden messages through metaphors‚ that in general are negative and nihilistic. The  speaker also utilizes personification and other forms of figurative language to display the grim  reality of impermanence. In the wake of this idea of impermanence the speaker emphasizes the  frivolity of human affiliations through the impermanence and insignificance of these  associations. This poem possesses inherent themes of existential nihilism

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    provoke the reader into awareness of its language and construction‚ not just its content’ The conceptual understanding of a good text revolves not only around its content‚ but also its language and construction. This notion articulates profoundly within Margaret Atwood’s novel A Handmaid’s Tale as it is‚ after all‚ the author’s manipulation of the language and construction which enacts as vehicles towards the reader’s understanding of the content. A Handmaid’s Tale is a confrontational post-modern work

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    Both the novels ’1984’ and ’The Handmaids Tale’ provide warnings of how each author sees certain problems in society leading to dystopian states. Dystopian genres exist in both novels‚ but arise for different reasons. Resulting from Atwood’s concerns about political groups and aspects of feminism; ’The Handmaids Tale’ illustrates how declining birth rates could lead to a state where women are forced into bearing children. In contrast‚ ’1984’ depicts a terror state where poverty is rife and tyrannical

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    The Eagle a classic work of literature with a simplistic tone and theme being the analysis of an eagle prowling and taking flight. Figurative language such as "with crooked hands‚" "close to the sun‚" "the wrinkled sea beneath him crawls." "He clasps the crag with crooked hands." Poems are riddled with figurative language‚ and The Eagle is no exception‚ personified objects and animals are the easiest way to relate to anybody. As if an eagle could have hands rather than the talons that birds are

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    Introduction – 45 to 60 seconds Audio Figurative language is a literary device used to create an effect in literature. What is the purpose of poetry? Usually‚ the poet wants to create emotions‚ or feelings‚ in readers. Figurative language is used to compare items‚ people‚ places‚ or ideas. You could say‚ “My sister is a monkey when she jumps around the furniture and runs through the house.” When you compare your sister to a monkey‚ you are not saying she IS a monkey. You are showing

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    1. Figurative Language: I-) Metaphors: *The storm of grief:  If someone has a storm of grief‚ they cry loudly‚ uncontrollably and for a long time. *Physical exhaustion that haunted her body: Here the writer is trying to say that the exhaustion was all over her body. *Breath of the rain: It means that you can feel the rain. *Monstrous joy: Here it is meant that the joy was so strong that it seized her body. (The qualities of a monster) ıı-) there aren’t any idioms in this text. ııı-) Symbols:

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    hair-raising‚ scary story “ The Hound” has the reader on their toes wondering what might happen next. The author exemplifies how two men go into a life of grave robbing‚ which turns out to be the worst mistake of their lives. Lovecraft uses imagery‚ figurative language and setting to make the story more supernatural. When Lovecraft says “I alone know why‚ and such is my knowledge that I am about to blow out my brains for fear I shall be mangled in the say way.” He is able to give us an image in our minds

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