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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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    The elements of emotional appeal and figurative language clearly establish “Terezin”’s theme of adversity. Michael Flack created an emotional appeal to push the theme in “Terezin” by conveying emotions of torment and distress. Flack emphasizes how merciless and burdensome Terezin was. “The heaviest wheel rolls across our foreheads” is a line that indicates the heavy agony it is to even carry the tormenting memory of Terezin. Flack uses the negative connotations of “heaviest wheel rolls” in that

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    one would think. Taking a closer look one can see that both deal with the theme of change and acceptance‚ with The Seven Ages of Man’s author‚ William Shakespeare‚ representing this using figurative language specifically on one person. In the myth of Demeter the author‚ Edith Hamilton‚ uses figurative language as well for one to fully understand the world and how it changed in the story. While both are different in content the message these two pieces of text offer are the same. Both works are explaining

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    small portion of text provide from a diary entry I wrote based upon a character from “The Crucible”‚ which was written during my sophomore year of high school. Upon reading the text provided it’s clear to see that I was relying heavily on the figurative language of imagery. Due to the fact that‚ it allowed me to create a vivid mental image into the minds of my readers‚ drawing them in and making the reader want to read more. With this its clear to see that just like how I would use facts to prove claims

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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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    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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    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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    past morale and actions. Hardy and Remarque both employ diction and figurative language to demonstrate war’s futile and impractical effect on all soldiers’ lives. Erich Maria Remarque uses detailed

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