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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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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A constant theme of infatuation progressively is displayed throughout Romeo and Juliet‚ starting with an innocent desire for true love‚ and ending in death. Romeo and Juliet are the main characters that display the obsession through dialogue. The first sign of infatuation began with Romeo. He claimed‚ “love‚ whose view is muffled still‚ should without eyes‚ see pathways to his will” (Shakespeare 20). Romeo is obsessed with the idea of love‚ and is convinced that love controls you. He ends up getting
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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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Presentation of character(s) | Links to relationship – why is it moving / important / different? | Themes / images of their language | Romeo:“It is the east‚ and Juliet is the sun./Arise‚ fair sun‚ and kill the envious moon...” | * Sun metaphor: Juliet breaths life‚ warmth and growth into Romeo’s life * The envious moon symbolising Rosaline who had “Dian’s wit” in 1.1 * Juliet embodies a new phase in Romeo’s life | * In love * Obsessed * Fickle – with the loss of one infatuation another
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Shakespeare’s most popular plays‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ centers upon this controversial topic of infatuation and love at first sight. This timeless play‚ considered a classic‚ manages to possess a modern tone and causes the audience to formulate many opinions surrounding the topic of Romeo and Juliet’s love. Despite the challenges modern readers face interpreting Shakespearean language‚ the plays legacy remains current‚ cutting edge‚ and relevant throughout generations. Romeo and Juliet is presented as a love story
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English 1/31/2014 Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare was an amazing writer and performer in London during the 16th century. He created many successful plays; one of his most famous is Romeo and Juliet. The play is known particularly for its spectacular balcony scene. Romeo and Juliet has also been recreated or incorporated into popular movies by numerous people. The two most famous recreations were made by Franco Zeffirelli in 1968 and Baz Luhrmann in 1997‚ both doing their own version of the balcony
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