Divergent Figurative Language Examples

The use of figurative language or illustrations to represent objects, actions or ideas. An example of imagery. An example of imagery in this novel divergent are the factions. In the novel divergent, society is divided into five separate factions including, Amit faction ‘the peaceful’ was formed in order to have a peaceful society free from conflict and sadness caused by wars and instigation. Amity comes across as very kind and understanding. They strongly dislike war. They are truely a democratic faction. The Abnegation Abnegation was formed by those who blamed selfishness for human nature's errors. They believe in selfless actions and attaining peace through the elimination of selfishness. By doing so, they choose to completely forget themselves
The dauntless came across as very Loud, expressive. Bravery, courage, fighting and physical skills. In charge of security, their primary purpose is to guard the fence that surrounds the city. They began guarding the fence five years prior. Before that they patrolled the faction-less sector. The Erudite faction. The Erudite faction was formed by those who blamed human ignorance for the faults of society. They formed Erudite as a way of eliminating ignorance and darkness from human minds. They Erudite’s were mostly unknown but they most likely study, and take rigorous tests. It is also stated by Therese that there is an initiation intelligence test that, if not passed, results in one becoming faction-less. Each of the initiates selects and is trained in a certain subject of expertise in Erudite. The Candor Faction. Candor was a faction formed by those who blamed duplicity and deception, who believed that dishonesty is the key fault in human nature which began evil and war. They believe in the principle that honesty and openness would lead to a more peaceful and perfect society. The candor faction always came across as Honest, trustworthy, and able to read body language to detect