Figuration (Noun)
Meaning 2
Representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The poet's use of a rose as a symbol of love was a common figuration in medieval literature.
- The artist's depiction of the country as a beautiful maiden was a deliberate figuration to evoke feelings of patriotism.
- In the novel, the character's journey through the desert was a figuration of the soul's search for spiritual enlightenment.
- The dance company's use of masks and costumes was a creative figuration of the animal kingdom.
- The author's portrayal of the city as a beast was a powerful figuration of the corrupting influence of urban life.