Aspects of the Language

Wintergirls

Find any of these aspects of the language in the book and debate it with your friends.
metaphors, similes,

symbolism,
motivation, plot, tone, mood,

antithesis,
imagery,

theme

Methaphor
A metaphor, as defined in our glossary, is a figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things that actually have something important in common. The word metaphor itself is a metaphor, coming from a Greek word meaning to "transfer" or "carry across." Metaphors "carry" meaning from one word, image, or idea to another. "I'm a night owl, Wilson's an early bird. We're different species,"

Similes
A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things, usually by employing the words "like" or "as" also, but less commonly, "if", or "than". A simile differs from a metaphor in that the latter compares two unlike things by saying that the one thing is the other thing.

Alliteration
In language, alliteration is the repetition of a particular sound in the prominent lifts (or stressed syllables) of a series of words or phrases. Alliteration has developed largely through poetry, in which it more narrowly refers to the repetition of a consonant in any syllables that, according to the poem's meter, are stressed.

Parallel Structure

Two or more words, phrases, or clauses that are similar in length and grammatical form. Also called parallelism.

Antithesis
Contrary ideas expressed in a balanced sentence. It is the juxtaposition of two words, phrases, clauses, or sentences contrasted or opposed in meaning in such a way as to give emphasis to their contrasting ideas and give the effect of balance. This is a device often used in rhetoric.

Imagery
In a literary text, occurs when an author uses an object that is not really there, in order to create a comparison between one that is, usually evoking a more meaningful visual experience for the reader. It is useful as it allows an author to add depth and understanding to his work, like a sculptor adding layer and layer to his statue, building it up into a beautiful work of art, and so it should usually have more than one description.

Symbolism
Symbolism is when the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story. Symbolism in literature can be subtle or obvious, used sparingly or heavy-handedly. An author may repeatedly use the same object to convey deeper meaning or may use variations of the same object to create an overarching mood or feeling. Symbolism is often used to support a literary theme in a subtle manner.

Motivation

Motivation is what moves the character to act, believe, the way he or she does. It may be power, belonging, freedom, etc. It's why the character keeps going.

Characterization
It is the art of creating characters for a narrative, including the process of conveying information about them. It may be employed in dramatic works of art or everyday conversation. Characters may be presented by means of description, through their actions, speech, or thoughts.

Plot

The order of events in a narrative or any other type of story.

Tone

A literary technique which encompasses the attitudes toward the subject and toward the audience implied in a literary work that is compatible with the other drive.

Mood
It is one element in the narrative structure of a piece of literature. It can also be referred to as atmosphere because it creates an emotional setting enveloping the reader. Mood is established in order to affect the reader emotionally and psychologically and to provide a feeling for the narrative.

Theme
In contemporary literary studies, a theme is the central topic, subject, or concept the author is trying to point out, not to be confused with whatever message, moral, or commentary it may send or be interpreted as sending regarding said concept (i.e., its inferred "thesis"). The common denotation of theme is "[t]he subject of discourse, discussion, conversation, meditation, or composition; a topic."

Thank you very much and have a great weekend.