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The word “synesthesia” or “synaesthesia,” has its origin in the Greek roots, syn, meaning union, and aesthesis, meaning sensation: a union of the senses.[1] Synesthesia is usually used in Poetry. In Poetry it means "The concurrent response of two or more of the senses to the stimulation of one" (Harmon). It also means the mixing of two or more senses at one time.
Functions of Synesthesia
Writers tend to use this to give their writing more meaning. It gives writers the extra boost of creativity and description. Synesthesia makes writing more interesting and appealing to an audience. This literary device can also add confusion and excitement to written work.[2]
Examples of Synesthesia
Literature
- Back to the region where the sun is silent. -'The Divine Comedy' by Dante Alighieri[3]
- Drink the pale drug of silence - 'Modern Love: I' by George Meredith[4]
- 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[5]
Everyday Life
- Loud Shirt
- Cool Sweater
- Frozen Silence
References
- ↑ Allen-Hermanson, Sean. Matey, Jennifer. Synesthesia
- ↑ 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.
Notes
- Bavota, C. Synesthesia. Literary Devices