Powerful imagery

exactly what happens to Macbeth, in William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth where the use of figurative language like powerful verbs, imagery, hyperbole and metaphor related to blood and sleep, helps to establish the association of Macbeth’s actions to their consequences: self-awareness and continual suffering from the guilt. Through the use of a powerful verb, hyperbole and sight imagery, Macbeth strengthens the effect of blood related to the idea that his action will awaken from his desires, self-awareness

into incredible diction on pages that flow and tell a powerful story? Night by Elie Wiesel is a spectacular example of literature that portrays a powerful meaning without boring the reader. Wiesel ensures that the readers feel what he writes by using strong literary devices. Authors effectively convey their meaning by using imagery along with diction that has a strong effect on the reader’s mood. In the novel Night, Wiesel relies on imagery to transfer his vision to the reader’s mind. Having a similar

antagonist in this piece. Mailer is able to do this through diction, syntax, and imagery. One such example of where Mailer uses diction to achieve his tone and purpose is in the second paragraph when Mailer says when referring to Griffith, “(He) came alive and was dominating Paret again before the round was over.” The use of the word “dominating” makes Griffith seem uncontrollable and powerful. By depicting Griffith as powerful, the author also conveys his aghast tone. If the author had used a word such

Foulcher’s evocative and visceral imagery and his unique style, combined with various sound devices conveys powerful comments about the world. Both poems effectively present the contrast between the natural and man-made world and that nature is overpowering human life. Foulcher’s “Summer Rain” has a dark mood and explores a perspective on modern life which is confronting and depressing. Society’s dull and artificial qualities have resulted in a harsh and hopeless society. While “Loch Ard Gorge” utilises

pastiche I took into consideration Clifton's choses in her poem to help form mine. In both of these poems there is a unexpected beauty through the use of poetic devices such as connotation, metaphors, personification, symbolism and multiple uses of imagery. In both Clifton's poem and my pastiche there is a deeper metaphor which reveals the inner beauty of the topic this is shows through many examples of symbolism and metaphors. In

can see this through the imagery that Cullen used when he wrote: I saw the whole of Baltimore From May until December; Of all the things that happened there That's all that I remember. (Cullen, 9-12) The boy was in Baltimore for eight months and saw everything that there was to see. There were so many experiences that the boy would have had to hold on to, but the only thing that he could remember was when he was called the n-word. This reveals that words are powerful because such a small word

Poetry is a language used to compose emotion through the use of poetic devices such as imagery, Alliteration, assonance, similes, metaphors etc. These poetic techniques used in rhythmic and aesthetic elements such as sound and symbolism add readers to depict meaning through literature (J. Colson, 2015). Poetry has a long history dating back to Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh. Ancient poets wielded the art of poetry for entertainment and teachings such as Aristotle’s Poetics, Focused on the utilization

Imagery and personification are some of the most powerful literary devices because they can bring the story to life and capture the reader's attention with just a few words. “The Most Dangerous Game” has both of these devices used effectively, and it makes the story better than most of its type. The author, Richard Connell, used imagery and personification in a way that connects with the reader very well, and makes the story a more enjoyable read, because it paints a clear picture of what is happening

drinks the potion given to her by Friar Lawrence. In Act 4 Scene 3, Juliet's state of mind is nervous and anxious. The imagery in this scene helps to convey Juliet's fears and state of mind by giving the audience a deeper understanding of what Juliet is thinking and feeling. For example, in her soliloquy, she says, "to whose foul mouth no healthsome air breathes in"(4.3.34). This imagery conveys the sense of the smelly and stale air within the vault. She then goes on to state "where bloody Tybalt, yet

Patricia Bray uses several different writing techniques to convey a mood of suspense in the story The First Betrayal. She uses diction or other word choices in order to create the mood. She also uses imagery to see inside of the story. Lastly, Bray uses appropriate details to help create the mood. By using these techniques she creates that darkening mood. Bray uses different word choices or diction to convey her mood of. An example is how she describes the weather outside of the light house. In the