Questão PET - Figurative language is language that’s intended to create an image, association, or other effect in the mind

6 – “Figurative language is language that’s intended to create an image, association, or other effect in the mind of the listener or reader that goes beyond the literal meaning or expected use of the words involved.” (available at https://www.dictionary.com/browse/figurative-language. Accessed on June 16, 2020). 

We can do that by using irony, comparisons, exaggerations, personification, etc. 

a) Explain how the irony effect is constructed in the text. 

b) Do you agree with the cartoon’s criticism? Why / why not?

RESPOSTA:

a) Through the combination of the verbal messages (“The Dignity of Labor”) and the association of the influencer with other hardworking professions. The message is the opposite of what the verbal text says.

b) I don't agree, being a digital influencer is not as easy as  most people think.