Figurative Language |
Figurative language also plays a major part in telling the story of America’s freedom. Imagery, metaphor, simile, personification, and hyperbole are some of the ways that Miranda uses figurative language throughout the musical.
Imagery:“It’s the feeling of freedom, / of seeing the light. / It’s Ben Franklin with the key and the kite! / you see it right? (Miranda, 82)” Shows the passion that Angelica felt towards Hamilton and Eliza’s marriage.
Metaphor: “I’m a diamond in the rough, a shining piece of coal (Miranda, 26)” in the song “My Shot.” These lines claim that with enough pressure that Hamilton believes he will do great things and go places.
Simile: “It’s like Ben Franklin with the key and the kite. / You see it, right?” compares the excitement of the marriage to that of Benjamin Franklin figuring out how to harness electricity.
Personification “-Who’s your defendant? / -The new US Constitution. (Miranda, 142)” Hamilton is showing Burr how seriously he takes the defense of the constitution. After all, he did write 51 of the 85 essays defending the constitution.
Hyperbole:“You are the worst, Burr. (Miranda, 86)” All Burr had done was show up (upon Hamilton’s invitation) to congratulate Hamilton on his marriage.
Imagery:“It’s the feeling of freedom, / of seeing the light. / It’s Ben Franklin with the key and the kite! / you see it right? (Miranda, 82)” Shows the passion that Angelica felt towards Hamilton and Eliza’s marriage.
Metaphor: “I’m a diamond in the rough, a shining piece of coal (Miranda, 26)” in the song “My Shot.” These lines claim that with enough pressure that Hamilton believes he will do great things and go places.
Simile: “It’s like Ben Franklin with the key and the kite. / You see it, right?” compares the excitement of the marriage to that of Benjamin Franklin figuring out how to harness electricity.
Personification “-Who’s your defendant? / -The new US Constitution. (Miranda, 142)” Hamilton is showing Burr how seriously he takes the defense of the constitution. After all, he did write 51 of the 85 essays defending the constitution.
Hyperbole:“You are the worst, Burr. (Miranda, 86)” All Burr had done was show up (upon Hamilton’s invitation) to congratulate Hamilton on his marriage.
example of personification |