SIMILE AND PERSONIFICATION OF “WIND” AND “RAIN” IN AMERICAN AND VIETNAMESE NOVELS

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  • Luu Quy Khuong

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Abstract

This study explored the use of similes and personifications to describe “rain” and
“wind” in American and Vietnamese literature from the mid-20th century to the present.
Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches, the study categorized and
analyzed 285 examples of similes and personifications denoting “rain” and “wind” in
American and Vietnamese novels to identify similarities and differences in the portrayal of
these natural phenomena. The findings showed that the American and Vietnamese novel
writers utilized similes and personifications to convey the sounds, intensity, impact on the
human body, emotions, and actions in terms of wind and rain. The author also tried to explain
the differences in the use of these two stylistic devices in the two languages based on cultural
and climatic perspectives. The study offered practical suggestions for those who are interested
in the description of wind and rain in American and Vietnamese novels in particular

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Published

2025-02-21