Examples of Dramatic Language:
1. Figurative Language:
* Metaphor: "The city was a jungle, teeming with life and danger."
* Simile: "His eyes shone like stars in the night."
* Personification: "The wind whispered secrets through the trees."
* Hyperbole: "I've told you a million times!"
* Understatement: "It was a bit of a surprise when the volcano erupted."
2. Strong Verbs and Adjectives:
* "The warrior roared with rage, his eyes blazing fire." (Strong verb "roared" and adjective "blazing")
* "The old woman's heart ached with loneliness." (Strong verb "ached" and adjective "lonely")
3. Sensory Details:
* "The air was thick with the smell of smoke and the sound of sirens." (Sensory details of smell and sound)
* "The sun beat down on the parched earth, turning the air into a shimmering mirage." (Sensory details of touch, sight, and temperature)
4. Repetition and Parallelism:
* "Never give up. Never surrender. Never lose hope." (Repetition and parallelism)
* "We will fight. We will conquer. We will win." (Repetition and parallelism)
5. Dialogue:
* "You dare defy me?" the king thundered, his voice echoing through the hall." (Dialogue with strong verb "thundered")
* "I will not be silenced!" she cried, her voice trembling with anger." (Dialogue with emotional detail)
6. Sound Devices:
* Alliteration: "The wicked witch whispered wicked words."
* Assonance: "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain."
* Onomatopoeia: "The thunder cracked and boomed, echoing through the valley."
Examples in Literature:
* Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: "O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?" (Dialogue with strong emotional impact)
* The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien: "The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air." (Sensory details and strong verbs)
* The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: "I hope she'll be a fool — that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool." (Figurative language and dramatic irony)
These are just a few examples of dramatic language. The key is to use language that creates a strong emotional impact and engages the reader's imagination.