Literary Devices Used In Macbeth

Literary devices are used to connect with the reader. When we read, we want to connect to the story in a way to better understand. To truly enjoy what is written we need to become a character in the story and literary devices help us to see and feel the storyline which captures all of our senses in a way to take us to the place, either mystical or historical, futuristic or present time that makes the story relevant to the reader. These devices draw the reader in, paint a picture, heighten the senses, and pull at us emotionally.
I believe that all children can learn to read in a classroom that is integrated with differentiated instruction and has a safe and engaging learning environment which is rich with a variety of literature to light that …show more content…
The predominant symbolism is blood and is used as an effective method to describe the theme of the play. Not only does blood symbolise bravery, it is also a means of showing treachery and treason and probably most importantly, guilt. Blood is also used many times to express the guilt-ridden consciences of the characters. As such, in order to explain symbolism in “Macbeth”, the inductively visual tool that can be used is colour coding. The instruction needs to be clearly written on board as I model what I want the students to do with their assigned reading; colour code all the instances where blood is evoked- different colour for different characters. The colour-coding can be an excellent speed bump as students will see the benefits right away; details in the play become more telling when they are examined through the lens of a metaphorical microscope. They can use the literary term with more precision, noting how symbolism stands out, or how it becomes more pronounced when seen through the “colour” lens. Consequently, students can note the words and the patterns that Shakespeare creates. So in a way, students will move from examining an extract as an object to becoming a part of the play, to becoming an essential participant in the reading process and in the creation of a …show more content…
Metaphors make literary works attractive by painting vivid pictures of things and events. The compressed nature of metaphors adds to their aesthetic nature saving considerable amount of time and space that would have been devoted to the description and/or narration of things and events. They also have subjective under tones depending on individual’s language and cultures. In “Things Fall Apart”, Achebe wants the readers to feel the images he creates and he uses metaphors to describe the people, the lifestyle and the work they do. As such, he compares Okonkwo to the yam and “roaring flame” which is the metaphor for masculinity and power. The Roaring Flame is a good metaphor for his character, as he himself notes, “Living fire begets cold, impotent ash”. In order to explain the concept of metaphor in class, realia (yam) can be brought and a video clip portraying a roaring flame. After having observed and analysed the realia and watched the clip, the two extracts where the metaphor is present will be provided to students. As such, students should be able to deduce the meaning on their own and come up with plausible explanation showing understanding of the comparison. Moreover, students will be required to get in pair and write about the metaphor. The use of realia and the clip caters for visual learners prompting students to understand better. The activities will enable students to be more involved in