Friday, 20 April 2012

Analogy and Us

Metaphor
  •  used to describe a subject as exactly the same to the object by drawing the parallel in the properties between the subject and the object.

Simile
  • Figure of speech that draws similarity between 2 different things though it is not the same between one other.
  • "Like" or " Us"

Satire / parody
  • the use of wit, especially irony, sarcasm and ridicule to criticize a particular as depicted in literary, works, play or film.

Irony
  • is a consistency between what might be expected to happen and what actually happens especially when this differences seems absurd or laughable.
  • In example, I have to submit assignments tomorrow, though i still went out partying.

Paradox 
  • a statement or a situation that is true but seems to defy logic or intuition.

Differences between irony and paradox

Paradox: In paradox the truth is stated directly. in both contradicting situations one is true while the other one is false.

Irony: In irony the truth about both contradicting situations are debatable. We could never be sure which one is true and which one is wrong.

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