What is flowery language, and how is it different from simple language? What are some examples?
What is flowery language, and how is it different from simple language? What are some examples?
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Flowery language is a literary or academic style characterized by elaborate metaphors, elaborate figures of speech and ornaments. Examples include:
“A rolling stone gathers no moss.”
“Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently compressed by a Thigh. Her skin was fair and flawless, the cheekbones high, the chin pointy, and her lips were molded in a cupid’s bow.” (excerpt from Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes)
Example from the movie Wall Street:
Gordon Gekko: You look at me and you see a thief, a greedy opportunist who, because he was too lazy to work, stole $20