Hey Julia, here's the Langarts thing. All you other people don't want to read this, I'm only posting it cause I don't know Julia's email. By the way, this still counts as a post, Farisha :) And can SOMEBODY allow me to alter the template on this thing?

oh, feel free to edit your part as you wish, I did it in like half an hour, so its a bit...funky at places. Go practice it okay? like, so you know what you're saying.

Literary devices:

Literary devices refers to specific aspects of literature, in the sense of its universal function as an art form which expresses ideas through language, which we can recognize, identify, interpret and/or analyze. Literary devices collectively comprise the art form’s components; the means by which authors create meaning through language, and by which readers gain understanding of and appreciation for their works. They also provide a conceptual framework for comparing individual literary works to others, both within and across genres. Examples include alliteration, dramatic irony, flashback, imagery, figurative language, foreshadowing, hyperbole, irony, repetition et cetera. We have identified three main literary devices from the text, “The Move”; the use of titling, imagery and rhetorical questions.

Start with titling, ask relevant questions.

Titling

We see that the use of titling in this story is especially effective, in that it has both a literal and figurative definition that has extreme relevance to the story as a whole and to Madam Teo. The most obvious meaning behind this title, the literal meaning, acts as, essentially, a prelude to the story. And yet, at the same time, it does this subtlety. The author doesn’t simply title it “Moving House”, so that the reader knows, almost instantly, what the entire story is about. By titling it the way she did, the reader is curious, and therefore compelled to read on, and hence, even after reading only the first paragraph, slowly comes to realize the literal meaning behind the choice of title. We, however, agree that, to a certain extent, the literal purpose of the title reveals a bit too much, and that’s where the figurative meaning aptly comes in.

As we read on, we soon discover the complexity of Madam Teo’s emotions, part of her doesn’t want to “move”, and yet another part simply wants to let go. In this sense, we see that the title nicely sums up this struggle in her mind. “The Move” doesn’t just mean moving physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Hence, we come to understand that by moving house, Madam Teo would also be finally letting go of her undesirable past, and sometimes that notion scares her.

In conclusion, we see that this two-pronged title is particularly effective in this story, and that sometimes a few simple words, if used properly, may be more important than a few pages worth of them.

Start with imagery, ask relevant questions.

Imagery

Reference: Page 205, paragraph 5

Imagery refers to language which describes something in detail, using words to substitute for and create sensory stimulation, including visual imagery and sound imagery.

In this example, the use of imagery conveys the true beauty and magnificence of the plant in a way that makes it more interesting and compelling, as opposed to just stating that “the plants were beautiful”. We see that the author also uses imagery here to communicate Madam Teo’s enthusiasm, and thus care, for her plants. The author seems to say this with an almost infectious eagerness, just like a person talking about their passion in life would do. We can thus infer that this beauty must have been the result of Madam Teo’s green fingers.

Additionally, we feel that the author made use of imagery to convey Madam Teo’s reluctance to leave the plants behind. By making them seem so beautiful, the writer tries to justify this very reluctance, instead of saying it directly. This makes the reader think, makes the reader try to uncover the deeper levels and hidden meanings to the writer’s words, hence giving the story depth. And that is why imagery plays such an integral role in developing the story, and in developing all other forms of literature.

Hey Julia, here's the Langarts thing. All you other people don't want to read this, I'm only posting it cause I don't know Julia's email. By the way, this still counts as a post, Farisha :) And can SOMEBODY allow me to alter the template on this thing?

oh, feel free to edit your part as you wish, I did it in like half an hour, so its a bit...funky at places. Go practice it okay? like, so you know what you're saying.

Literary devices:

Literary devices refers to specific aspects of literature, in the sense of its universal function as an art form which expresses ideas through language, which we can recognize, identify, interpret and/or analyze. Literary devices collectively comprise the art form’s components; the means by which authors create meaning through language, and by which readers gain understanding of and appreciation for their works. They also provide a conceptual framework for comparing individual literary works to others, both within and across genres. Examples include alliteration, dramatic irony, flashback, imagery, figurative language, foreshadowing, hyperbole, irony, repetition et cetera. We have identified three main literary devices from the text, “The Move”; the use of titling, imagery and rhetorical questions.

Start with titling, ask relevant questions.

Titling

We see that the use of titling in this story is especially effective, in that it has both a literal and figurative definition that has extreme relevance to the story as a whole and to Madam Teo. The most obvious meaning behind this title, the literal meaning, acts as, essentially, a prelude to the story. And yet, at the same time, it does this subtlety. The author doesn’t simply title it “Moving House”, so that the reader knows, almost instantly, what the entire story is about. By titling it the way she did, the reader is curious, and therefore compelled to read on, and hence, even after reading only the first paragraph, slowly comes to realize the literal meaning behind the choice of title. We, however, agree that, to a certain extent, the literal purpose of the title reveals a bit too much, and that’s where the figurative meaning aptly comes in.

As we read on, we soon discover the complexity of Madam Teo’s emotions, part of her doesn’t want to “move”, and yet another part simply wants to let go. In this sense, we see that the title nicely sums up this struggle in her mind. “The Move” doesn’t just mean moving physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Hence, we come to understand that by moving house, Madam Teo would also be finally letting go of her undesirable past, and sometimes that notion scares her.

In conclusion, we see that this two-pronged title is particularly effective in this story, and that sometimes a few simple words, if used properly, may be more important than a few pages worth of them.

Start with imagery, ask relevant questions.

Imagery

Reference: Page 205, paragraph 5

Imagery refers to language which describes something in detail, using words to substitute for and create sensory stimulation, including visual imagery and sound imagery.

In this example, the use of imagery conveys the true beauty and magnificence of the plant in a way that makes it more interesting and compelling, as opposed to just stating that “the plants were beautiful”. We see that the author also uses imagery here to communicate Madam Teo’s enthusiasm, and thus care, for her plants. The author seems to say this with an almost infectious eagerness, just like a person talking about their passion in life would do. We can thus infer that this beauty must have been the result of Madam Teo’s green fingers.

Additionally, we feel that the author made use of imagery to convey Madam Teo’s reluctance to leave the plants behind. By making them seem so beautiful, the writer tries to justify this very reluctance, instead of saying it directly. This makes the reader think, makes the reader try to uncover the deeper levels and hidden meanings to the writer’s words, hence giving the story depth. And that is why imagery plays such an integral role in developing the story, and in developing all other forms of literature.