Figurative Language

Figurative Language

uses words going beyond simple dictionary definitions to give their writing greater depth and originality.

Antithesis

• combines two contrasting ideas in a sentence's parallel, balanced structure.

- Ex. “Many are called, but few are chosen” Matthew 22:14

1. Tone in Literary

2. Mood in Literary

3. Imagery in Literary

4. Symbols in Literary

5. Themes in Literary

Literary Elements:

Tone in Literary

refers to the author’s attitude toward the subject or the audience. It can be serious, humorous, angry, hopeful, or sympathetic.

Mood in Literary

is the feeling or emotional atmosphere that the reader experiences while reading a literary text.

Imagery in Literary

use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses to create vivid mental pictures and sensory experiences for the reader.

1. Visual Imagry

2. Auditory Imagery

3. Gustatory Imagery

4. Tactile Imagery

5. Olfactory Imagery

6. Kinesthetic Imagery

7. Organic Imagery

Types of Imagery:

Visual Imagery

Describes colors, shapes, people, and scenes

Auditory Imagery

Describes sounds

Gustatory Imagery

Describes tastes and flavors

Tactile Imagery

Describes textures, temperature, and physical sensations

Olfactory Imagery

Describes smells or scents

Kinesthetic Imagery

Evokes physical movements

Organic Imagery

Describes internal sensations

Symbols in Literary

Represents a deeper or abstract meaning behind every subject.

1. Object

2. Animal

3. Colors

4. Nature

5. Archetype

6. Weather

7. Number

8. Religious and Cultural

Types of Symbols:

Object

using a tangible item to represent a meaning

Animal

Used to symbolized traits

Colors

Associates colors to feelings and mood

Nature

Represent something about growth or decay

Archetype

Representing a person or mentioning their character can symbolize something.

Weather

Reflects mood or foreshadowing

Religious and Cultural

Uses religious symbols

Themes in Literary

Central idea, message, or insight

1. Coming of age

2. Justice

3. Hubris

4. Circle of life

5. Identify

6. Loneliness

7. Good vs Evil

8. Fate vs Free Will

9. Family

Type of Themes:

Coming of Age

Maturity and growth

Justice

Justice in the community and elsewhere

Hubris

Excessive self-confidence

Circle of Life

Unending cycle of life

Identity

Focuses on the identity of the character

Loneliness

State of doubting

Good vs Evil

Conflict between good and evil

Fate vs Free Will

Conflict between destiny and personal agency

Family

Revolves with in a family