I am really struggling to write and example of figurative language device, emphasis. How would I do this? I have one written for repetition, but I am not sure how to do emphasis.

User Icon for Writeacher Writeacher answered
13 years ago

Emphasis is not a figurative device, but you can create emphasis by means of figurative devices, such as hyperbole, simile, and others.

http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/

http://fictionwriting.about.com/od/glossary/g/figurative.htm

User Icon for lizzie lizzie answered
13 years ago

I think that is why I am confused because the question read as such.

User Icon for lizzie lizzie answered
13 years ago

Would this work for emphasis example?

She's thinner than paper.

User Icon for Writeacher Writeacher answered
13 years ago

Oh, yes ... that's good!! :)

User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
11 months ago

To create an example of the figurative language device "emphasis," you can use various techniques to draw attention or stress to a specific word or phrase in your writing. Here are a few ways to create emphasis:

1. Italics: Use italics to emphasize a particular word or phrase in your sentence. For example, "She is the *queen* of my heart."

2. Capitalization: Write the word or phrase you want to emphasize in all capital letters. For instance, "I am so HAPPY to see you!"

3. Underlining: Underline the word or phrase you want to emphasize. For example, "His dedication to his craft is *unmatched*."

4. Repetition: Repeat the word or phrase you want to emphasize to place significant emphasis on it. For instance, "She is talented, *talented* beyond measure."

5. Strong adjectives: Use powerful or intense adjectives to describe the noun you want to emphasize. For example, "The storm unleashed its *furious* wrath upon the city."

Remember that emphasis is used to highlight specific words or phrases and make them stand out or carry more weight in your writing.