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Synesthesia or synaesthesia originates from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_language Greek] language. The root words are, ''syn'', meaning union, and ''aesthesis'', meaning sensation: a union of the senses.<ref name=Foot01/> Synesthesia is usually used in [[ poetry]]. It means "the concurrent response of two or more of the senses to the stimulation of one."<ref name=Foot02/> In simple terms synesthesia means the mixing of two or more senses at one time. Several authors use synethesia; such as [[Robert Frost]], [[Dante Alighieri]], [[George Meredith]]. | Synesthesia or synaesthesia originates from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_language Greek] language. The root words are, ''syn'', meaning union, and ''aesthesis'', meaning sensation: a union of the senses.<ref name=Foot01/> Synesthesia is usually used in [[ poetry]]. It means "the concurrent response of two or more of the senses to the stimulation of one."<ref name=Foot02/> In simple terms synesthesia means the mixing of two or more senses at one time. Several authors use synethesia; such as [[Robert Frost]], [[Dante Alighieri]], [[George Meredith]]. | ||
== | == Functions of Synesthesia == | ||
Synesthesia is used to give writing more meaning. It allows writing to provide more feelings.<ref name=Foot03/> The term provides description and an extra boost of creativity. Synesthesia makes writing more interesting and appealing to an audience.<ref name=Foot04/> This literary device can also be used to add confusion and excitement to writing.<ref name=Foot05/> | |||
==Examples of Synesthesia== | |||
''' | ===Literature=== | ||
* Back to the region where the sun is silent. -'The Divine Comedy' by Dante Alighieri.<ref name=Foot06/> | |||
* Drink the pale drug of silence - 'Modern Love: I' by George Meredith.<ref name=Foot07/> | |||
*The butterfly and I had lit upon, Nevertheless, a message from the dawn, That made me hear the wakening birds around, And hear his long scythe whispering to the ground, 'The Tuft of Flowers' By Robert Frost.<ref name=Foot08/> | |||
===Everyday Life=== | |||
*Loud Shirt | *Loud Shirt | ||
*Cool Sweater | *Cool Sweater | ||
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*<ref name=Foot01>Allen-Hermanson, Sean. Matey, Jennifer. [http://www.iep.utm.edu/synesthe/#H9 Synesthesia]</ref> | *<ref name=Foot01>Allen-Hermanson, Sean. Matey, Jennifer. [http://www.iep.utm.edu/synesthe/#H9 Synesthesia]</ref> | ||
*<ref name=Foot02>Harmon, William. Holman, Hugh. “A Handbook to Literature." Ninth Edition. (2002). Prentice Hall.</ref> | *<ref name=Foot02>Harmon, William. Holman, Hugh. “A Handbook to Literature." Ninth Edition. (2002). Prentice Hall.</ref> | ||
*<ref name=Foot03>Trent, Ann. What Is Synesthesia in Poetry? [http://classroom.synonym.com/synesthesia-poetry-1824.html classroom.synonym]</ref> | *<ref name=Foot03>Bureman, Liz. ''Synesthesia In Literature: Definition and Examples'' Retrieved 9 April 2014 from [http://thewritepractice.com/synesthesia/ The Write Practice]</ref> | ||
*<ref name= | *<ref name=Foot04>Bavota, C. Synesthesia. [http://literarydevices.net/synesthesia/ Literary Devices]</ref> | ||
*<ref name= | *<ref name=Foot05>Trent, Ann. What Is Synesthesia in Poetry? [http://classroom.synonym.com/synesthesia-poetry-1824.html classroom.synonym]</ref> | ||
*<ref name= | *<ref name=Foot06>Greggor, Chad. ''Examples of Synesthesia in Language and Literature.'' Retrieved 9 April 2014 from [http://suite.io/chad-greggor/4g3s25v suite]</ref> | ||
*<ref name=Foot07>Meredith, George. "Modern Love: I". ''Poetry Foundation.'' Web. 9 April 2014.</ref> | |||
*<ref name=Foot08>Frost, Robert. "The Tuft of Flowers" ''Poetry Foundation.'' Web. 9 April 2014.</ref> | |||
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[[Category:Literary Terms]] | [[Category:Literary Terms]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:12, 21 April 2014
Synesthesia or synaesthesia originates from the Greek language. The root words are, syn, meaning union, and aesthesis, meaning sensation: a union of the senses.[1] Synesthesia is usually used in poetry. It means "the concurrent response of two or more of the senses to the stimulation of one."[2] In simple terms synesthesia means the mixing of two or more senses at one time. Several authors use synethesia; such as Robert Frost, Dante Alighieri, George Meredith.
Functions of Synesthesia
Synesthesia is used to give writing more meaning. It allows writing to provide more feelings.[3] The term provides description and an extra boost of creativity. Synesthesia makes writing more interesting and appealing to an audience.[4] This literary device can also be used to add confusion and excitement to writing.[5]
Examples of Synesthesia
Literature
- Back to the region where the sun is silent. -'The Divine Comedy' by Dante Alighieri.[6]
- Drink the pale drug of silence - 'Modern Love: I' by George Meredith.[7]
- The butterfly and I had lit upon, Nevertheless, a message from the dawn, That made me hear the wakening birds around, And hear his long scythe whispering to the ground, 'The Tuft of Flowers' By Robert Frost.[8]
Everyday Life
- Loud Shirt
- Cool Sweater
- Frozen Silence
Notes
- ↑ Allen-Hermanson, Sean. Matey, Jennifer. Synesthesia
- ↑ Harmon, William. Holman, Hugh. “A Handbook to Literature." Ninth Edition. (2002). Prentice Hall.
- ↑ Bureman, Liz. Synesthesia In Literature: Definition and Examples Retrieved 9 April 2014 from The Write Practice
- ↑ Bavota, C. Synesthesia. Literary Devices
- ↑ Trent, Ann. What Is Synesthesia in Poetry? classroom.synonym
- ↑ Greggor, Chad. Examples of Synesthesia in Language and Literature. Retrieved 9 April 2014 from suite
- ↑ Meredith, George. "Modern Love: I". Poetry Foundation. Web. 9 April 2014.
- ↑ Frost, Robert. "The Tuft of Flowers" Poetry Foundation. Web. 9 April 2014.