Sunday, March 15, 2009
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The use of figurative language is very evident throughout the Book Thief. The author does a wonderful job incorporating figurative language that creates an image in the reader's mind and makes the novel more interesting. Markus Zusak uses figurative language in comparing unique things that would not often be associated together. He writes descriptively and the words he uses are filled with feeling. I think that his use of figurative language actually contributes to the feel of the novel as a whole. The comparisons sometimes make the scenes feel eerie and strange. This coincides with the overall atmosphere of the book, especially having Death as a narrator. Even in conversation the characters use figurative language. For example, when Liesel is talking to Max about the weather and she states that "there is a big long cloud, and it's stretched out, like a rope. At the end of it, the sun is like a yellow hole...."Interesting comparisons like this contribute to the many unique aspects of The Book Thief.
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I agree, he does a great job providing you with an image to think about when you are reading. It's so much more entertaining that way.
ReplyDeleteI agree that Markus Zusak does a good job incorporating figurative language which helps create an image in our mind's. It's easier for me to picture what's being described in the book whether it's scenery or a new character.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you said about Zusak's technique of comparing unique things that wouldn't usually be placed in the same category. Like Emily said, i think that his incorporation of figurative language really does create images in our minds. These images are important because they lead to a better understanding of what is going on in the novel.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that his comparisons and descriptions add another unique element to the book. I also agree that his descriptions add interest and that they give readers a better image of what is happening.
ReplyDeleteI agree that Zusak does a great job using figurative language throughout the book and it is very apparent. It is definitely easier to picture what is going on with the use of the figurative language. I also really really like the example that you chose!
ReplyDeleteI like how you said that Zusak makes the book easier to understand through figurative language. I agree and think that it actually helps the reader draw more conclusions. It really enhances the book.
ReplyDeleteA lot of authors seem to confuse the reader by the use of similes and figurative language, but Zusak uses them to clarify what he's saying. He uses them very effectively.
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