LITERARY DEVICES (ELEMENTS AND TECHNIQUES) Allegory Definition: An allegory is a symbolism device representing an abstract idea. Example: Faith is like a stony uphill climb: a single stumble might send you sprawling but belief and steadfastness will see you to the very top. Alliteration Definition: Alliteration is a literary device where words are used in quick succession and begin with letters belonging to the same sound group. Example: The Wicked Witch of the West went her own way. Allusion
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Approach in Literary Criticism (Written report) PSYCHOANALYTICAL APPROACH IN LITERATURE Psychoanalytic literary criticism refers to literary criticism or literary theory which‚ in method‚ concept‚ or form‚ is influenced by the tradition of psychoanalysis begun by Sigmund Freud. Psychoanalytic reading has been practiced since the early development of psychoanalysis itself‚ and has developed into a heterogeneous interpretive tradition. As Patricia Waugh writes‚ ’Psychoanalytic literary criticism
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Literary Semiotics Quite often the terms semiotics and semiology are equal‚ so that often instead semiotics use semiology and vice versa. Ferdinand de Saussure speaks of the sign and the first makes the distinction between semiotics and semiology. Semiotics is the general theory of signs. Semiology study the functioning of the sign in the social practice. Today avoids this distinction and semiotics equate with semiology‚ ie‚ they are synonyms. GENERAL Semiotics: The sign does not exist only
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A Murderous Masterpiece Black and white‚ this is what most of us see when it comes to deciphering between‚ right and wrong‚ good and bad‚ or honor and shame. Now what if‚ everything of this world‚ isn’t so clearly black and white? To some‚ could telling be okay? From a different perspective‚ could theft be acceptable? Or could a murderous act be within the realms of justification? A short story “The Dark Eye” by Edgar Allen Poe is a unique‚ disturbing‚ and dark story. This story describes a young
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LITERARY THEORY Misconceptions about theory: 1. Theory is difficult What is difficult however is the language because most of the theorists are French 2. theory is meaningless‚ pretentious jargon 3. that we are intellectually incapable of coping with it(i.e we are at fault) 4. We take everything as gospel truth; We should question What is literary theory? Theory is a coherent set of conceptual hypothetical and pragmatic principles forming the general frame of reference for a discipline
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LITERARY DEVICES Copyright © 2007 by Jay Braiman www.mrbraiman.com Literary devices refers to specific aspects of literature‚ in the sense of its universal function as an art form which expresses ideas through language‚ which we can recognize‚ identify‚ interpret and/or analyze. Literary devices collectively comprise the art form’s components; the means by which authors create meaning through language‚ and by which readers gain understanding of and appreciation for their works. They also provide
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http://www.translationdirectory.com/article301.htm Literary Translation: Recent Theoretical Developments By Sachin Ketkar Lecturer in English SB Garda College‚ Navsari www.geocities.com/sachinketkar sachinketkar@yahoo.com Literary studies have always‚ explicitly or implicitly‚ presupposed a certain notion of `literariness ’ with which it has been able to delimit its domain‚ specify‚ and sanction its methodologies and approaches to its subject. This notion of `literariness ’ is crucial
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Literary Devices used in “ How to Date a Browngirl‚ Blackgirl‚ Whitegirl‚ or Halfie” by Jason Hernandez Professor Melinda Hernandez Central Texas College English 1302 28 March 2012 Outlines I. Introduction A. Different types of literary devices being used II. Style A. How is the style used to interest the reader. III. Tone A. How is the tone used to make the story playful. IV. Language A. How does the language change throughout the story V. Conclusion
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Literary Reflection Alicia Gallegos ENG 125 Lindsay Brand April 08‚ 2013 Literary Reflection In reading Alice Walker’s “The Welcome Table”‚ I have found a profound interest in the content and context of the short story. This particular story has great depth and imaginary depictions that allows the reader to invest them to the message of the story. In this literary work I find it best to approach the critical thinking in a personal view point. Allowing the reader to get involved in the story
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Literature Assignment The literary work captured my interest‚ because it happens to have a mixture of personalities‚ characters‚ language‚ Genre‚ ambiguity and satire‚ not only does it have these criteria’s but also intertwines the mind with inside and outside resources of life that can is spread out like a book or a poem. Many Author‚ writers‚ and readers understands the concept of important life issues entertaining the people who may have the same story or life situations such as books with
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