LITERARY+CHIT+CHAT

//The writer. . . The metaphor “”. . .// depicts portrays illustrates exemplifies displays embodies signifies represents implies (NOT infers) hints develops || indicates conveys brings to mind evokes conjures up suggests smacks of alludes to expresses typifies extends || develops ? with/ makes use of/draws on: //allusion, organic imagery, 1st person POV, dialogue,as a motif, strong diction, parallel sentence structure, etc. etc. etc.// ||
 * ALTERNATIVE VERBS LITERARY CHIT-CHAT (via Mrs. O)**
 * reveals
 * intimates
 * *symbolizes
 * parallels
 * personifies
 * utilizes/employs/
 * *characterizes ? as ?


 * denotes (dictionary definition/literal)


 * connotes (extended meanings)


 * metaphorically, figuratively, through simile, symbolically ||