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Examples of Historical Allusion

The Historical Allusion is a reference to some historical events of the period. It makes the reader dive into the ocean of history and finds some pearls of culture, persons, places, and events and grasps their importance in the text.…

Examples of Allusions in Songs

An allusion is an indirect reference to a person, place thing or idea of historical, cultural and literary significance. The emotions tied to allusions help deepen the image in song. It’s a great poetic and songwriting device. It helps to…

Difference between Allusion and Illusion

The terms illusion and allusion sound quite similar, and they both have connotations of intangibility. Hence, many students, including writers, are often confused. Since both are so close in terms of spelling, it can be frustrating to remember their meanings.…

Examples of Biblical Allusion

Allusion is a device that activates and vitalizes our ideas, association, and information in the reader’s mind through words and reference. It reflects how the reader interprets the allusion. In this article, biblical allusions and the references are taken from…

Examples of Symbolism in Art

Symbolism is to convey the hidden meaning to the reader or listener. It tells us about artistic expression and represents abstract ideas.  However, it is not limited to poetry and literature. Symbolism is one of the most important elements which…

Examples of Symbolism in Song Lyrics

Symbolism is a representation of an idea or a theme using symbols. They can be objects, colors, or general expressions. The music itself is symbolic of emotions, good and bad feelings, dreams and messages. It is to convey the specific…

Examples of Symbolism in the Bible

Symbolism is to convey the hidden meaning to the reader or listener. It tells us about artistic expression and represents abstract ideas.  However, it is not limited to poetry and art. Christianity is one of the major religions followed throughout…

Examples of Symbolism in Poetry

Symbolism is to convey the hidden meaning to the reader or listener. It tells us about artistic expression and represents abstract ideas.  A writer can use a person, place, word, action, and object as a symbol. To covey his mood…

Examples of Symbolism In Christianity

Symbolism is to convey the hidden meaning to the reader or listener. It tells us about artistic expression and represents abstract ideas.  However, it is not limited to poetry and art. Christianity is one of the major religions followed throughout…

Examples of Symbolism in Poetry

Symbolism is to covey the hidden meaning to the reader or listener. It tells us about artistic expression and represents abstract ideas.  A writer can use a person, place, word, action, and object as a symbol. To covey his mood…

Examples of Rhythm in Poetry

Rhythm is the beat and pace of a poem and is created by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. It helps in strengthening the meaning and ideas of the poem. It lies between a certain range of regularity, of…

Examples of Refrain in Poetry

The word refrain is originated in France. It is known as ‘Refraindre” which means ‘to repeat’. This poetic device repeats at regular intervals in different stanzas. It may contain minor changes in wording or sequence. It contributes to the rhyme…

Examples of Figurative Language in Rap Songs

Figurative languages are words and expressions used in poems and songs to convey various meanings and interpretations from the literal meaning. Figurative devices play major while writing. From music to books, literature is all around us. Many people, however, would…

Examples of Repetition in Poetry

Repetition is a technique to repeat the same words or phrases or full-sentence several times to make the idea more memorable and clear to the reader. When using repetition poet should be aware of what he/she is repeating is important…

Examples of Imagery in Poetry

Imagery is one of the literary devices that engage the human senses; sight, hearing, taste, and touch. Imagery is as important as metaphor and simile and can be written without using any figurative language at all. It represents object, action,…

Examples Of Figurative Language In Popular Songs

Figurative languages are words and expressions used in poems and songs to convey various meanings and interpretations from the literal meaning. Figurative devices play major while writing. Appropriate use of figurative devices can enhance the work and create a deep…

  Examples Of Figurative Language In Poetry

Figurative languages are words and expressions used in poems and texts to convey various meanings and interpretations from the literal meaning. Figurative devices play major while writing poems, sonnets, or ballads. They are the best tool for a writer to…

10 Great Metaphors from Popular 1990’s Songs

The 90s was known as the era of ‘luxury fever’. Coffee, cigars, and gambling were common. Relationships and family institutions started to become weak. Most of the lyricists used a feathery metaphor, soft tone, and light moods. On the other…

10 Great Metaphors from Popular 1980’s Songs

Metaphors are used to color the lyrics and convey the messages ready to relate to the listeners. The similarities, comparisons, and references in the 80s’ were similar to the previous decades. However, the music changed further, and metaphors were lighter…