Identifying and use of imagery in selected songs of Mrisho Mpoto
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This work aims to analyse the imagery in the songs and how they are contributions in selected songs of Mrisho Mpoto. This research was led by the stylistic theory that deals with the use of words in a unique way and thus makes language difficult or easy, preventing the writers feelings that seems to be ridiculed, affectionate, optimistic, harshness or sarcasm, the use of stylistic devices such as similes, metaphor, personification among others. The selection of stylistic devices used to influence the target audience, the use of style by focusing on specific contests in story telling or telling events. However, this research focused on three main pillars; words are used artificially making the language difficult or easy, the author's feelings are evident, expressing ridicule, affection, optimism, harshness or sarcasm from the use of language; the selection of used style brings attraction to the target audience. The findings of this research reveals that the songs of Mrisho Mpoto due to the use of imagery many of their lovers do not understand them very well. So we suggested further research into this composition in the aspects of art.
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