7-Literary Techniques in 21st Century Literature.pptx

21st Century Literature

1. Literary Techniques: Identifying Figures of Speech and Imagery Types used in a Text

2. 01 define and enumerate the different literary devices, techniques and figures of speech; Objectives: 02 identify literary techniques, particularly imagery types and figures of speech used in a text.

3. Previously, we have learned the difference between literal and literary meaning, as well as inferring literary meaning from literal language based on usage. We were able use examples on how some idiomatic expressions are used in a sentence. Review!

4. Before writers come up with their pieces of literature, they see to it that they use specific structures in their work so readers would be able to both understand and appreciate them. Writers call these structures, Literary Devices .

5. Literary Devices are typical structures used by writers in their works to convey his or her message. This could be classified into two: Literary Elements are fundamental in literary texts since they are required parts. L iterary T echniques are the supplementary parts since they are mostly employed for greater artistic aspect and appreciation.

6. Common Literary Techniques: (Figure of Speech) Simile –the use of words as and like to show comparison ( Example: My love is like a red rose.) Metaphor - direct comparison between two words without the use of any word clue. ( Example: He is an old fox, very cunning.) Hyperbole - the use of highly exaggerated statements, most of the time not leading to reality ( Example: Your bag weighs a ton!) Personification - gives human characteristics to inanimate objects. ( Example: The flowers are dancing beside the lake.)

7. Common Literary Techniques: (Figure of Speech) Alliteration -involves the repetitive occurrence of similar initial consonant sounds among words in a statement ( Example: Better butter always makes a batter better .) Onomatopoeia –– used to mimic sounds of objects or actions referred to when spoken ( Example: The ticking of the clock woke me up. ) Irony - the use of literal language to convey its opposite meaning. ( Example: The fitness gym has an elevator. ) Imagery - making use of particular words to create visual representation of ideas in our minds. ( Example: The river was roaring in the mountains. )

8. Common Literary Techniques: (Imagery) Imagery is the use of figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses. The types of imagery are: Visual imagery considers the use of color , shapes, size and patterns. Auditory imagery considers clue words for music, silence and noise. Olfactory imagery appeals to sense of smell should include nice fragrances and bad odors . Tactile imagery appeals to sense of touch should include clue words for texture, movement and temperature. Gustatory imagery pertains to flavors or the sense of taste.

9. Let us read and examine each poem through identifying imagery types and figures of speech used by the writer. My then chaotic mind led me to a rather peaceful place: Where splashing ocean waves caress my then exhausted body; Where the swooshing breeze tries to wipe my almost dried tears; And where I can hear neither my murmur, mumble nor giggle.

10. Let us read and examine each poem through identifying imagery types and figures of speech used by the writer. My then chaotic mind led me to a rather peaceful place: Where splashing ocean waves caress my then exhausted body; Where the swooshing breeze tries to wipe my almost dried tears; And where I can hear neither my murmur, mumble nor giggle. For auditory imagery, onomatopoeia is often used since both imagery type and figure of speech appeal to sense of hearing. Apart from this, personification is also present in this poetry since human characteristics are given to mind, ocean waves and breeze.

11. That sweetest moment when somebody comes forward in slow- mo ; Too bitter when it’s an instance of you-and-me against the world; The salty feeling of being left behind mountains after hearing tons; I should not have thought of the spice of meeting you all along.

12. For the figures of speech, we could see hyperbole in the first three lines. We have the following: comes forward in slow- mo , you-and-me against the world and left behind mountains after hearing tons . These words may come from somebody who just lost his/her special someone. That sweetest moment when somebody comes forward in slow- mo ; Too bitter when it’s an instance of you-and-me against the world; The salty feeling of being left behind mountains after hearing tons; I should not have thought of the spice of meeting you all along.

13. The world has always been divided to two opposing forces: One says poverty is a disease – where kids lie on rotting trash and stinky slum area; The other says money is a friend – where kids are surrounded by blooming flowers and enticing food and drinks after a fresh bath.

14. And for this poem, we have metaphor with the examples: poverty is a disease and money is a friend. The world has always been divided to two opposing forces: One says poverty is a disease – where kids lie on rotting trash and stinky slum area; The other says money is a friend – where kids are surrounded by blooming flowers and enticing food and drinks after a fresh bath.

15. Be sure to entice your life with your designed patterns: May it be zigzag and whirling like the road to your limitless dreams; May it be as neon and bright as your extremely own colorful visions; May it be as large and high as skyscrapers or as tiny as pebbles.

16. We could also see samples of simile such as zigzag and whirling like the road to your limitless dreams , as neon and bright as your extremely own colorful visions and as large and high as skyscrapers or as tiny as pebbles. Be sure to entice your life with your designed patterns: May it be zigzag and whirling like the road to your limitless dreams; May it be as neon and bright as your extremely own colorful visions; May it be as large and high as skyscrapers or as tiny as pebbles.

17. Nothing beats a perfect summer day stroll along the beach: With scene of the sun stretching its muscles, burning; Making flowers and bees rather in cold waters, swim; And animals laugh over men’s clothes, ragged or seamless .

18. We can identify three personification examples from this poem. These are the following: the sun stretching its muscles, burning; flowers and bees rather in cold waters, swim, and; animals laugh over men’s clothes, ragged or seamless. Nothing beats a perfect summer day stroll along the beach: With scene of the sun stretching its muscles, burning; Making flowers and bees rather in cold waters, swim; And animals laugh over men’s clothes, ragged or seamless .

19. Activities

20. Write the type of imagery presented by each item. 1 . _________________ - The tequila burned like liquid fire in her mouth as she swallowed the shot of alcohol. 2. _________________ - She ran her hand across the dark, concrete wall. It was cold as ice. When she came to the middle of the room, she felt a thick, slimy substance actively oozing down the wall. 3. _________________ - She couldn't sleep. So, she got out of bed, trailed through the delicate slips of moonlight twinkling in the frost-covered glass, and turned on the kettle. 4. _________________ - I was looking for a white rabbit, those with no spots of other colors to be exact. I also want this supposed pet to be housed in a rectangular queen-size cage so it could enjoy itself while I’m gone. 5. _________________ - Your fragrance reminds me of the most luxurious perfume brand in Paris!

21. Read the statements below and identify the imagery type and figures of speech used by the author. Statements Imagery Type Figures of Speech The growling tigers opened its mouth wide enough to frighten other animals. He plays his music really well like an angel descended from heaven. I see rotting leftovers battling against stinky rats and faggots. Your sweetness is overflowing that even ants could not resist. Life’s rollercoaster ride is my precious huge red stuffed toy. I get to hug it whenever I like.