Authors use this literary devices to express emotion and connect with their readers. There are different ways you may use this literary device, but it’s main purpose is to compare a word or phrase to an object or action. “It became almost Monday. Sadness invaded hearts.” (Gonzalez, 482). This quote metaphorically embraces the fact that Monday’s are overall the worst day of the week, stereotypically. The tone depression becomes apparent when the author uses the word “sadness.” Authors use metaphors to enhance the tone they are trying to portray. They may use an object that would be considered “dark” and relate it to a character whose mood is also dark. “You drank some darkness and became visible.” (Transtromer, 436). This metaphor explains how the character is only able to see people who are feeling the same things he is feeling. There are many uses of a metaphor that enhance a tone. Authors use metaphors and many other literary devices to enhance their tone and connect with their
Authors use this literary devices to express emotion and connect with their readers. There are different ways you may use this literary device, but it’s main purpose is to compare a word or phrase to an object or action. “It became almost Monday. Sadness invaded hearts.” (Gonzalez, 482). This quote metaphorically embraces the fact that Monday’s are overall the worst day of the week, stereotypically. The tone depression becomes apparent when the author uses the word “sadness.” Authors use metaphors to enhance the tone they are trying to portray. They may use an object that would be considered “dark” and relate it to a character whose mood is also dark. “You drank some darkness and became visible.” (Transtromer, 436). This metaphor explains how the character is only able to see people who are feeling the same things he is feeling. There are many uses of a metaphor that enhance a tone. Authors use metaphors and many other literary devices to enhance their tone and connect with their