Vivid Verbs By Kimberly Maria and Stevie What
Vivid Verbs By Kimberly, Maria, and Stevie
What does Figurative Language? Figurative language is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. When a writer uses literal language, he or she is simply stating the facts as they are. . Figurative language is very common in poetry, but is also used in prose and nonfiction writing as well.
What does Vivid Verbs mean? • Vivid Verbs is a verb that is really descriptive. A Vivid Verb would be so descriptive that when it is used in a story that the reader can actually visualize in their mind • Vivid Verbs are descriptive action words that are so vibrant and dramatic that help the reader or listener visualize the word, including "swoop", " plunge", "pierce", " guffaw" and "crackle". They tend to be more interesting and specific than commonly used verbs.
Examples of Vivid Verbs. • Vivid Verbs can describe the actions of sounds, such as ''crash'' and ''rustle, '' the actions of the smells, such as ''reek''. • The frequently used verb ''walk'', for instance, can be replaced by the more vivid verb. • Vivid verbs are action that are so vibrant and dramatic that they help a reader visualize the word.
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