Examples Of Figurative Language In Fahrenheit 451

The tone of the excerpt from Ray Bradbury’s book Fahrenheit 451 is desperate, as portrayed through two literary devices. Figurative language is used to express an idea by utilizing a unique set of words. “ He (Montag) felt his smile slide away, fold over and down on itself like tallow skin, like the stuff of a fantastic candle burning too long and now collapsing and now blown out” (Bradbury 9) is a hyperbole. The previous quote’s meaning was that the smile disappeared, as it was too happy for Montag to handle; but it was wonderful nonetheless. By stating that the fantastic candle had blown out, means that Montag was sorrowful to have his smile leave and, therefore, wanted it back. The quote his accurately depicts to the tone. Descriptions used

Elaborating upon the above themes, Ray Bradbury makes use of sentence length (syntax), and imagery to expand upon the recollections he gained through his experiences in World War II.

In the book Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, Bradbury develops characters by using many forms of figurative language in order to reveal information about a central character, Clarisse. In the text, Bradbury uses similes, metaphors, and personification to expose more about the characters in Fahrenheit 451, such as Clarisse, a friend of the main character Montag. Characterization occurs through the metaphors, similes, and personification used in the text, such as on page 18, when Clarisse is described by Bradbury, stating, “Her face was slender and milk-white.” In this metaphor, Clarisse is described as having a face as white as milk. White can represent purity and innocence, which reveals that Clarisse, too, is pure and innocent. The image of

This passage reveals “the hand of the author.” The author uses many descriptive words, similes and hyperboles. In the first part of the passage when the author mentions his leg being like a chunk of a burnt pine log. Bradbury used a simile to show the relationship between his leg and a burnt pine log, that is his leg felt as heavy as a chunk of burnt pine log. In the second part of the passage, the author uses a hyperbole to exaggerate the situation to show the reader how much pain Montag is feeling. It gives the reader a clear understanding of how intense the moment is. As mentioned before, the author also uses descriptive words, such as “a shower of silver needles.” And “…like a chunk of burnt pine log…” It gives you an idea of how the author

Living in a world of burning books and following authority like sheeps. This world was created in the book Fahrenheit 451 published on October 1953 by Ray Bradbury. I read this book my sophomore year of highschool, it was required for my english-10 class.There are multiple forms of rhetoric used in Fahrenheit 451 to guide the reader to the mindset of individuality. The lesson applied in the book are about conformation is bad for society, yet it will happen, blind obedience is bad, and the last lesson is knowledge is more powerful than the forefront.

In most stories, authors tend to use literary techniques such as allusions, imagery, foreshadowing, etc., which could substantially improve one's writing. Some are better than others at this and Ray Bradbury is a master of using these literary devices. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is about a dystopian world where books have become illegal and are burned by firemen and one of the firemen, Montag, learns about books and ends up leaving the group of firemen and going on the run after being caught possessing books. Fahrenheit 451 has a plethora of literary devices ranging from the use of powerful motifs to stunning imagery; however, the most critical elements are the uses of allusions and foreshadowing.

In Ray Bradburys’ Fahrenheit 451, a classic novel depicting a futuristic dystopian society, books are outlawed, and burned by firefighters. Books have been banned and all offenders who are caught with them are punished in multidtudes of ways, including having their houses burned down and being jailed. Guy Montag, one of the firefighters in this story, is also the protagonist. He rebels against societal rules in a thirst for comprehension and knowledge. Bradbury uses allusions in dialogue and Montags’ personal thoughts such as “Ths Great Python”, “Truth will come to light, muder will not be hid long”, and “V-2 rockets” to help the story flow along. These allusions also add real historical occurences into the fictional world the novel takes place in.

Set in a near distant future, Fahrenheit 451 tells the story of protagonist, Guy Montag who lives in a world where firemen start fires rather than putting them out and people do not read books, enjoy nature, think independently, or have meaningful conversations (“Plot Overview”). Instead, they drive excessively fast, watch needless amounts of television on wall-size sets, and listen to the radio through “seashell” attached to their ears. Unfulfilled by his occupation and discontent with a society unconcerned with reports of an impending atomic war, Montag begins to question the ways of the world (“Fahrenheit 451 Summary”). When he is punished by his boss, the local fire chief, for harboring books, Montag turns a flamethrower on his superior

In Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury conveys that the conformity of the book’s dystopian society will be cultural, fought against, and ruin for all who follow it. “...technology, mass exploitation, and minority pressure carried the trick... how can I go on burning things... I wonder how many knew it was coming?” (58,110,162).

In Montag’s line from Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury the author uses a hyperbole to develop a sense of familiarity between the two. “Whys is it, I feel I’ve known you so many years?” This insinuates that Montag has grown close with Clarisse in a platonic way. This shows how much Montag has learned within a short amount of time from being with Clarisse. Additionally when Ray Bradbury writes “Because I like you and I don’t want anything from you,” it implies that despite not knowing each other for long they feel like they have, due to the fact that they both enjoy each other’s company. This hyperbole shows that sometimes you can know someone for years and still not truly know who they are, this gives a sense of realization of how poor Mildred

Ray Bradbury, the author of Fahrenheit 451, exemplified a depressed tone through diction and figurative language on a portion of page 9. The author used diction to communicate the gloomy tone. Guy Montag, a fireman in a futuristic society, had just returned to his home after a tiring and long day at the firehouse, describing his bedroom as “a tomb-world where no sound from the great city could penetrate” (Bradbury 9). The author used condescending words such as “tomb-filled” and “penetrate” to depict just how saddening the atmosphere in the bedchamber was, which connects to the depressing tone the author had been conveying. Not only that, but Ray Bradbury also revealed the solemn tone through figurative language.

Clarisse’s role in this novel is very important. She brings out the real Montag. She makes Montag question his life. Without her, Montag would probably be dead now. I also don’t think she’s dead. I think her parents moved because Clarisse didn’t fit in. Beatty’s role is also very important. He shows Montag that he also read books and is still a fireman.

Doctor Faber was telling Montag he was too obsessed with the idea of books. Because Montag does not understand anything he reads. He is just intrigued by books and what they could mean. He can’t seem to understand them. And Faber tries to tell him that the magic of the books is in the stories they hold. And the meaning and knowledge behind those stories.

The way we respond to character are shaped by our own context, which refers to our experience, values and relationships. Characters from the novel may remind you of someone in your own life, leaving you feel more connected to the character and story. The layering of images builds the impression of a character to the reader. Through the sounds of their voices, description of physical appearance and their speech and actions paints a picture of that character to us.

Montag meets Faber in Part 2. Faber is an old guy who used to be an English professor and one night Montag goes to his house and wants to talk to him about books. At first Faber thinks that Montag is tricking him so he can burn down his house, but then Montag is saying no that’s not what I’m doing and tries to convince that he isn’t trying to burn his house down by talking abou the woman and Clarisse. He also explains to Faber that he ha a couple books and he want to know why they are so important and why we can’t read them. So Faber explains how books are everything. They give you so much knowledge and emotion it’s unreal. Montag also wants to know how many more copies of the Bible there is left but Faber doesn’t know. They start talking about