Figurative

Languages
presented by HOO Zhi Yee, Daniel HEO, Vitas Park Man Yui
LITERARY DEVICES
Personification JE

describes something by
giving human features

Example:
-The wind is whispering outside
-My heart was dancing
 Life Energy

Effects
In effect, personification adds life, energy, and an element
of relatability to things that would otherwise be lifeless.
 Scarcasm

Sarcasm is a form of figurative language that

involves saying something but meaning the
opposite, often with the intention of mocking
or ridiculing. It relies on irony and uses tone
ef
examples:
YOU BROKE YOUR
FINGER, NICE JOB!
YOU GOT A* FOR
YOUR EXAM, ITS
TERRIBLE
 Symbolism
Symbolism in figurative language refers to
the use of symbols, which are objects,
characters, or elements that represent
deeper meanings beyond their literal sense.
 symbolism
effects
Symbols are employed to
convey abstract ideas,
emotions, or concepts
indirectly, allowing for
richer and more layered
meanings.
 symbolism
example
Rose symbolizes Love
Dove symbolizes peace
Olive leaves symbolizes hope
Purple/ gold symbolizes majesty

UN symbol shows olive leaf

Rhetorical
modes
The purpose of argument is to prove the
validity of an idea or point of view, by
presenting sound, reasoning, discussion and
argument that thoroughly convince the
reader.
The purpose of description is to recreate, invent,
or visually present a person, place, event or action
so that the reader can picture that being
described.
The purpose of narration The purpose of narration
is to tell a story or narrate an event or series of
events. This writing mode frequently uses the
tools of descriptive writing.
Rhetorical modes uses

Narration
Tells a story or a sequence of events
REFERENCES

GRADE 8 LITERARY TERMS SURVIVAL GUIDE

https://writing-center.phsc.edu/writing/paragraphs-and-essays/essays/rhetorical-modes-types-
essays#:~:text=Rhetorical%20modes%20are%20ways%20of%20using%20language%20with,examples%20%28exemplifi
cation%29%2C%20or%20classifying%20as%20the%20primary%20purpose.
https://poemanalysis.com/literary-device/sarcasm/
https://www.litcharts.com/literary-devices-and-
terms/symbolism#:~:text=Symbolism%20is%20a%20literary%20device%20in%20which%20a,is%20related%20to%20it
%20in%20some%20other%20way.
https://writers.com/what-is-symbolism-in-literature
 J.E.

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