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Metaphor
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using βlikeβ or βas.β It implies that one thing is another to highlight shared qualities or give new meaning.
Examples:
1. Time is a thief β This implies that time steals moments from our lives.
2. The world is a stage β Suggests that life is like a performance and people are actors.
3. He has a heart of stone β Describes someone as being very unfeeling or unkind.
Similie
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words βlikeβ or βasβ to highlight a specific quality or similarity.
Examples of similes:
1. Her smile was as bright as the sun β This compares the brightness of her smile to the sun.
2. He ran like the wind β Suggests he ran very fast, similar to how quickly the wind moves.
3. As busy as a bee β Describes someone who is very busy and active, like a bee.
Semantic field of decay
A semantic field is a group of words related by meaning, often around a particular theme. The semantic field of decay includes words associated with decline, rot, or deterioration.
Examples of words in the semantic field of decay:
1. Rotting β Describes the process of organic matter breaking down.
2. Decompose β Refers to the breakdown of materials, especially organic matter.
3. Crumbling β Suggests a structure or substance is breaking into smaller parts due to weakness or age.
Emotive language
Emotive language is a type of language used to evoke an emotional response from the reader or listener. It often uses words with strong connotations to influence feelings. Emotive language is often used in persuasive writing, speeches, and poetry to appeal to the audienceβs emotions.
Examples of emotive language:
1. βThe innocent child was cruelly abandoned.β β The words innocent and cruelly evoke sympathy and outrage.
2. βThe brave soldiers sacrificed their lives for freedom.β β Brave and sacrificed inspire admiration and respect.
3. βThe devastating loss left her heartbroken.β β Devastating and heartbroken convey a sense of deep sorrow.
Appeal to senses
An appeal to the senses uses descriptive language to engage one or more of the five senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell), helping readers vividly imagine a scene or experience.
Examples of appeals to the senses:
1. Sight: The golden sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the rippling waves. β Engages the sense of sight by describing colors and light.
2. Sound: The crackling fire filled the room with a comforting warmth as the logs popped and hissed. β The words crackling, popped, and hissed appeal to the sense of hearing.
3. Smell: The sweet, earthy aroma of freshly baked bread drifted through the air. β The description of the sweet, earthy aroma appeals to the sense of smell.