AP English Poetry
Figurative Language
DIMENSIONS: Poetry say more vividly and forcefully
Literal & Figurative
- Implied
- Stated
- Combination of both
PERSONIFICATION gives life and immediacy to language
- Imaginative pleasure
- Adds imagery and sensuality
- Emotions and attitudes
- Concentration of form
Interpretations
IMAGE means only what it is
METAPHOR means something other than what it is
SYMBOL is what it is and more
LAYERS of Meaning
Allegory: ONE to ONE meaning correspondence. SYSTEM
Paradox: tied to connotation (Shock value)
Sarcasm: Cutting
Satire: Soclal Criticism
Irony: no sarcasm or satire (grace or force = special understanding)