Duplicate of Figurative Language and Literary Devices

John was lean, tall and muscular due to his dedication to sports.

Macbeth seems to be loyal to Duncan, but he is plotting his murder. Duncan doesn't know Macbeth's plans, but you know.

Jeff buys a gun to protect himself, but accidentally shoots himself in the foot.

This represents the AUTHOR'S emotions and opinions.

EX: My vegan daughter loves to tell me, "Fish are friends, not food!"

"Gee, thanks officer! This ticket just made my day!

The repetition and consistency of the grammatical structure of a sentence.

The central idea or ideas explored in a story

EX: The wind whispered secrets to us as we drifted off to sleep.

The way in which words and clauses are arranged to form sentences.

EX: Love is a battlefield.

The blanket was like soft, fur caress on my cheek.

The author's choice of words.

Jill couldn't focus on the party going on around her, she was so worried about her little sister.

The tantalizing aroma made my mouth water.

EX: I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.

The meaning behind the surface narrative has a greater value as a literary work.

EX: She was a rocket, blasting off the starting blocks.

The author hints indirectly at a future event in the narrative.

YOUR emotions and feelings based on a story.