1, Metaphor: Metaphor is a rhetorical device to express meaning through hints or metaphors. In literary works, metaphor is often used to imply or express some deep meaning or symbolic meaning, not just to describe the superficial phenomenon of things. For example, in poetry, metaphor can be used to express deep thoughts and feelings about life, love and death.
2. Symbol: Symbol is a rhetorical device that expresses meaning through symbols or images. In literature, symbols are usually used to express some abstract concepts or emotions, not just to describe the superficial phenomena of things. For example, in the novel, a bunch of flowers can symbolize love or happiness, and a snake can symbolize danger or temptation.
3. Personification: Personification is a rhetorical device that endows non-human things with human characteristics. In literature, personification is usually used to express some emotion or thought, or to emphasize the characteristics of something. For example, in fairy tales, animals can speak, act and even possess human emotions and thoughts.
The use of literary symbolic images;
1, Symbolism of Characters: Many characters in modern literary works have symbolic meanings, and they represent certain thoughts, feelings or values. For example, the plight of Grigol Samsha, the protagonist in Kafka's novel Metamorphosis, after becoming a beetle symbolizes the survival dilemma faced by modern people.
2. Symbolism of things: Many things in modern literary works are symbolic, and they represent a certain concept or theme. For example, in Hemingway's novel The Old Man and the Sea, the struggle between the old man and the big fish symbolizes the struggle between mankind and fate.
3. Symbolism of scenes: Many scenes in modern literary works are symbolic and represent a certain mood or atmosphere. For example, in O 'Neill's play emperor jones, the scene in the jungle symbolizes the inner confusion and struggle of the hero.
4. Theme symbolism: Many themes in modern literary works are symbolic and represent certain ideas or values. For example, in Kafka's Metamorphosis, the opposition and estrangement between people and society symbolizes the alienation and alienation between people in modern society.