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Figurative Language
DEFINITION: Figurative language is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. When a writer uses literal language, he or she is simply stating the facts as they are. HOW TO: One of the best ways to really understand the concept of figurative language is to see it in action such as with these examples: Alright, the sky misses the sun at night. The poorest man is the richest, and the rich are poor. Hear the mellow wedding bells. - Edgar Allen Poe Out of reach, I pull out with a screech. I move fast like a cheetah on the Serengeti. Her head was spinning from all the new information. The toast jumped out of the toaster. I’m so hungry I could eat a horse. The Sea lashed out in anger at the ships, unwilling to tolerate another battle. The Redcoats are coming! I’ve told you a million times to clean your room! Everyday Use: Figurative language can be found in literature and poetry where the writing appeals to the senses. It can do this by giving a word with a specific meaning, by comparing two things in such a way that you find the comparison interesting or by using words that have unusual constructions or sounds.
Tone
DEFINITION: The tone of a literary piece is the viewpoint or attitude that the author adopts regarding a particular character, location or development. Tone can depict various sentiments ranging from somber, melancholy, and critical to amusing, cynical and comical. Importance: Tone assists the reader in ascertaining the writer’s sentiments towards a particular subject and this in turn effects the reader’s perception of the story. HOW TO Example: In her Harry Potter series, author J.K. Rowling has taken an extremely positive, inspiring and uplifting tone towards the idea of love and devotion Everyday Use: Tone is used in every day reading, writing, when you are speaking or listening to someone and when you are listening to songs.