Figurative Language in Film
Published on Sep 12, 2018
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Symbolic images help us to understand abstract concepts that cannot always be translated into words
similes
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describing a comparison between two fundamentally different things
compares or describes one thing as another without the use of like or as
symbol
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a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
symbolism
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the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Metaphor vs. Symbolism
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a symbol is typically an object, meaning must be inferred from context
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a metaphor is usually an action, meaning is abstract and non-literal
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The Art of the Metaphor
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think of metaphor as poetry
feeling instead of thinking
What is an Allegory?
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a sustained metaphor used in film, the visual arts, or literature
La Jeteé (1962)
dir. Chris Marker
assignment 5
- Choose a film, identify and describe the use of metaphor, allegory or symbolism.
suggested films + filmmakers:
- Tree of Life / Terrence Malick)
- Brazil / Terry Gilliam
- San Soleil /Chris Marker
- Dreams / Akira Kurosawa
- Twin Peaks / David Lynch
