Although the contemporary term for deliberate use of exaggeration in drama/literature is called hyperbole, it is important to recognize that the original users of this style of writing/storytelling had no use for such literary terms. ... Exaggeration by hyperbole is considered an acceptable literary strategy and can be found in all languages. ... Their messages were different as well as the literary methods they chose to make a point. ... A straight line, perfect example of hyperbole at its finest. ... There is example after example of this style of hyperbole in the Old Testament. ...

• Word Count: 1777
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Although these oddities are typically found in human imagination, the use of their myth and lore has been spun into many great literary works over the centuries. ... For example, some supernatural beings can represent simple themes of temptation or vice. When boiled down to its most common form, the supernatural primarily exists in the literary device that is known as "Good vs. ... " Good and Evil and are such relative terms, but, they represent the most popular theme when it comes to the supernatural. ...

• Word Count: 2649
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

This example can be seen in Brown's father and grandfather before him who commited acts of evil based on good intentions. ... As literary critique Patricia Marks noted, "In leaving light for darkness, civilization for wilderness, and Faith for devilry, Brown exchanges communality based on hope for that is based on despair" (Marks 1613). ... This is a supreme example of his refusal to grow up. ... "In place of the needed capacity for both love and hate or, in the terms of the story, both evil and good, he develops only a great fear of moral maturity and of the knowledge and resp...

• Word Count: 1393
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Peoples" beliefs often contradict the truth, as revealed in the film, and this subject directly applies to society in terms of religion. ... Neo's resurrection confirms his literary connection to the Son, and his speech in the end foreshadows God's will for Jesus" contributions to mankind: ". . . ... In terms of societal reference, "you" represents false pagan gods, and "these people" are the heathens that God wants to convert through his Son's preaching the truth and his sacrifice on the cross. ... Several minor examples further develop the story's connection t...

• Word Count: 1590
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Ivan's view of children is like the example above; he believes children to be victims of mans cruelty. ... He needs sunshine, childish play, good examples all about him, and at least a little love. ...

• Word Count: 2613
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

What is the American family? This question was answered by John de Crevecoeur, in "what is the American?" (1782), when he said: "I could point out to you a family whose grandfather was an Englishman, whose wife was Dutch, whose son married a French woman, and whose present four sons have four wives ...

• Word Count: 9352
• Approx Pages: 37
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School