“Resemblance and contagion” refers to the universal tendency in human reasoning to view similar objects as connected and objects that come in contact once as always in contact. This thinking is the basis of taboos, superstitions, and folk magic. It is an ingrained aspect of human cognitive processing that helped our ancestors survive but can […]
Literary critics have identified techniques such as simile and personification, which can offer deeper perspectives. A good simile surprises the reader, but overuse can lead to clichés. Metaphors are direct comparisons without “like” or “as”. Personification mixes two different essences, with one being living. Children are particularly attuned to personification. One purpose of literature is […]
Simile and metaphor are commonly used in poetry to create mental images and link different parts of the poem. Simile can also be used to describe and personify objects or ideas, but writers should avoid clichés. The complexity of simile is up to the writer, but it should enhance the poem’s meaning. There are a […]
