Thursday, January 7, 2010

Figurative Language

1. Figurative- representing by a figure or resemblance.
2. Figure of Speech- form of expression used to convey meaning or heighten effect often b comparing or identifying one thing with another that has a meaning familiar to the reader.
3. Imagery- mental images.
4. Trope- the use of a word or expression in a figurate sense.
5. The common idea through out all of these words in to enhance the words to make them not so dull. You want the reader to enjoy your writings, not become bored with them.

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