1. “Genres” Narrative History Epistles (Letters) The Law
Civil / Moral / Ceremonial
Prophecy
Apocalyptic
Parables
Poetry / Wisdom

2. * Context will guide us *
“Figures of Speech”
Frame Semantics
Language Use
Metaphors
Conceptual Metaphors
Simile
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
Personification
Irony
* Context will guide us *

3. “Observation” Look at Words – “Fact & Form” Structure Context Content
Action Words
Logical Arguments
Time Sequence
Topical / Rising Statements
Metaphors / Illustrations / Contrast / Comparisons / Repetition / Proportion / Climax / Dominance / Interchange / Cause & Effect / Conditional Statements / Purpose Statements / “Bracketing” or “Inclusion” / etc