A Sense of Pride and Representations: Figures of Speech Analysis on Selected Poems

Joseph C. Cuenca; Hanzen D. Tomatao; Maureen A. Logronio

doi:10.35877/454RI.eduline3047

Authors

Joseph C. Cuenca College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, 7200, Philippines
Hanzen D. Tomatao College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, 7200, Philippines
Maureen A. Logronio College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, 7200, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35877/454RI.eduline3047

Keywords:

Poem, figures of speech, religion, culture, literary works

Abstract

This study presents an analysis of the selected poems of Restituto Acapulco, a native of Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental. This study utilized a textual analysis focused on figures of speech and the implications of five selected poems to culture and religion. The figures of speech used in 5 poems analyzed are synecdoche, hyperbole, metaphor, personification, simile, metonymy, apostrophe, repetition, imagery, alliteration. This study has revealed the representation and meanings pertaining to the religious culture specifically faith and religious activities of the devotees and residents of Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines.