Reflection On Literary Work, Literary Devices And Figurative Language

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Reflection - In literature class, we could apply this concept because in literary work, literary devices and figurative language is used all the time. Geography has an effect on literary work. Therefore, Geography effects almost all of the figurative elements incorporated any writing or literary work.

Context – Writers incorporate seasons in their writing because of the certain characteristics each season has. They will add more meaning and keep it interesting.

Reflection – In literature class, we could apply this concept because seasons can set the mood and tone and there could be symbolism incorporated in it. For example, winter is usually symbolic for dark and mysterious things, like death. Also, they could incorporate imagery by
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Everything done or said by the blind character is to introduce them into the story. Writers introducing a blind character early to emphasize not only the fact that he can’t see.

Reflection – In literature class, we could apply this concept because it is involved with the plot and character. It’s better to introduce the character in the beginning of the story because it will develop both the plot and the character better. Also, the writer is usually trying to convey a message that it is more than just their physical characteristics, if they are introducing a character early in their writing. For example, in the book, The Fault in Our Stars, Isaac (the main character’s friend) is blind and because Augustus accompanied him to the Support Group meeting, Augustus and Hazel met.

Context – The heart has always been a symbol for emotion. Sometimes, writers us hearts as social metaphors. They can use heart disease to show the personality of the
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We would have to think about the setting and plot of the story and the time period, to get a feel of how the character behaves to find a reading perspective.

Context – There are symbols that are always there, which are common and well-known to everyone, but there are symbols that usually only we can understand. You store and learn more symbols and figurative devices as you grow up and read more books.

Reflection – In literature class, we could apply this concept because in order to decipher the meaning of the figurative language used in literary works, we may need to use context clues and imagery.

Context – Writers’ purpose for using irony in their writing is to add richness by making you expect something, but changing and writing something else.

Reflection – In literature class, we could apply this concept because irony makes a story more interesting because sometimes the audience knows something the characters don’t (dramatic irony). There are other types of irony, including verbal and situational irony. We could use verbal irony for being sarcastic and adding richness to the writing. Also,

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