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What does symbolism represent?
What does symbolism represent?
- Exaggerated statements to create emphasis
- The comparison of one thing to another
- The choice and use of words in speech
- The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities (correct)
What is figurative language?
What is figurative language?
- The creation of words from sounds
- Language that uses words for their literal meaning
- Language that uses a meaning different from the literal interpretation (correct)
- The use of exaggerated statements
Why use figurative language and symbolism?
Why use figurative language and symbolism?
Writers engage their readers and make arguments more relevant and convincing.
What is hyperbole?
What is hyperbole?
What is a simile?
What is a simile?
What does a metaphor do?
What does a metaphor do?
What is onomatopoeia?
What is onomatopoeia?
What does diction refer to?
What does diction refer to?
What is personification?
What is personification?
What does the raft symbolize in the context provided?
What does the raft symbolize in the context provided?
What does the river symbolize?
What does the river symbolize?
What is an allusion?
What is an allusion?
Study Notes
Key Concepts of Symbolism & Figurative Language
- Symbolism: Represents ideas or qualities through symbols, enhancing meaning in literary works.
- Figurative Language: Utilizes words or expressions that convey meanings beyond their literal interpretations, enriching text.
Importance of Figurative Language and Symbolism
- Engages readers, making arguments more relevant and convincing, improving overall narrative impact.
Types of Figurative Language
- Hyperbole: Involves exaggerated claims not meant to be taken literally, e.g., "Well, I catched my breath and most fainted."
- Simile: Compares two different things using "like" or "as," enhancing vividness in descriptions, e.g., "slept like dead people."
- Metaphor: Directly applies a term to an object/action that isn’t literally applicable, e.g., "fairly emptied out that young fellow."
- Onomatopoeia: Words formed from sounds associated with their meaning, e.g., "hee-hawed" reflects laughter.
- Diction: Choice and use of words in writing/speech, conveys character and tone, e.g., colloquial speech of characters.
- Personification: Assigns human traits to nonhuman entities, making concepts relatable, e.g., "wind was trying to whisper."
Symbolism in Context
- The Raft: Represents equality between Huck and Jim, despite their differences in race and social class.
- The River: Symbolizes freedom; serves as a means for Jim's escape and Huck's flight from societal pressures.
Additional Literary Device
- Allusion: Makes indirect references to concepts or events, adding depth without explicit mention, e.g., "a beautiful time to give the crowd the slip."
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Explore the key concepts of symbolism and figurative language with these flashcards. Discover how writers use these techniques to enhance their work and engage readers. Perfect for students looking to improve their understanding of literary devices.
