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.

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

Would this work for emphasis example?

She's thinner than paper.

Answer 4

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