Thursday, January 7, 2010

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE.

Figurative- Representing by a figure or resemblance, of or relating to representation of form or figure in art. Expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another with it may be regarded as analogous.

Figure of Speech-A form of expression used to convey meaning or heighten effect often by comparing or identifying one thing with another that has a meaning or connotation familiar to the reader or listener.

Imagery- The product of image makers, the are of making images. Picture produced by an imaging system. Mental Images.

Trope- The use of a word or expression in a figurative sense, a phrase or verse added as an embellishment or interpolation to the sung parts of the Mass in the medieval period.

All 4 terms have to do with expressing in a figurative way. Its like the words are to exaggerated more. They are used to help the reader understand more but in a fun and enjoyable way.

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