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font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 20px;
color: #333;
line-height: 1.6;
}
.fl-calc-box {
background: #fdfbf7;
border: 1px solid #e0dacc;
border-radius: 8px;
padding: 30px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.fl-calc-title {
text-align: center;
color: #2c3e50;
margin-bottom: 25px;
font-size: 24px;
border-bottom: 2px solid #e74c3c;
padding-bottom: 10px;
display: inline-block;
}
.fl-input-group {
margin-bottom: 20px;
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.fl-input-group label {
flex: 1 0 200px;
font-weight: 600;
color: #444;
margin-right: 10px;
}
.fl-input-group input {
flex: 0 1 150px;
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 16px;
}
.fl-input-group input:focus {
border-color: #e74c3c;
outline: none;
}
.fl-helper-text {
font-size: 0.85em;
color: #666;
margin-top: 4px;
flex-basis: 100%;
}
.fl-btn {
display: block;
width: 100%;
background: #e74c3c;
color: white;
border: none;
padding: 15px;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: bold;
border-radius: 4px;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background 0.3s;
margin-top: 20px;
}
.fl-btn:hover {
background: #c0392b;
}
.fl-results {
margin-top: 30px;
background: #fff;
padding: 20px;
border-left: 5px solid #e74c3c;
display: none;
}
.fl-result-item {
margin-bottom: 15px;
font-size: 16px;
}
.fl-result-value {
font-weight: bold;
font-size: 20px;
color: #e74c3c;
}
.fl-article-content h2 {
color: #2c3e50;
margin-top: 30px;
}
.fl-article-content h3 {
color: #c0392b;
}
.fl-article-content p {
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.fl-article-content ul {
margin-bottom: 20px;
padding-left: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
.fl-input-group {
flex-direction: column;
align-items: flex-start;
}
.fl-input-group input {
width: 100%;
margin-top: 5px;
}
}
function calculateFigurativeScore() {
// Get inputs
var words = parseFloat(document.getElementById('totalWords').value);
var similes = parseFloat(document.getElementById('similes').value) || 0;
var metaphors = parseFloat(document.getElementById('metaphors').value) || 0;
var personification = parseFloat(document.getElementById('personification').value) || 0;
var hyperbole = parseFloat(document.getElementById('hyperbole').value) || 0;
// Validation
if (!words || words <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid total word count greater than 0.");
return;
}
// Calculations
var totalDevices = similes + metaphors + personification + hyperbole;
var density = (totalDevices / words) * 100;
// Weighted Impact Score Calculation
// We assign weights based on the cognitive complexity or stylistic weight of the device
// Metaphors (1.5) are often denser than Similes (1.0). Personification (1.2). Hyperbole (0.8).
var weightedSum = (similes * 1.0) + (metaphors * 1.5) + (personification * 1.2) + (hyperbole * 0.8);
var impactScore = (weightedSum / words) * 1000; // Normalized score per 1000 words logic
// Determine Style
var styleClass = "";
var analysisText = "";
if (density === 0) {
styleClass = "Literal / Technical";
analysisText = "Your text appears to be devoid of figurative language. This is ideal for technical manuals, scientific reports, or strictly factual reporting.";
} else if (density < 1.5) {
styleClass = "Direct / Journalistic";
analysisText = "You use figurative language sparingly. This style works well for journalism, business communication, or clear, concise storytelling.";
} else if (density < 3.5) {
styleClass = "Descriptive / Narrative";
analysisText = "You have a balanced use of imagery. This is the sweet spot for most fiction and creative non-fiction, creating engagement without overwhelming the reader.";
} else if (density < 6.0) {
styleClass = "Poetic / Flowery";
analysisText = "Your writing is rich with imagery. This density is common in poetry or highly lyrical prose, but may be too dense for fast-paced action scenes.";
} else {
styleClass = "Purple Prose / Abstract";
analysisText = "The density of figurative language is extremely high. Unless this is experimental poetry, consider reducing the number of devices to improve readability.";
}
// Display Results
document.getElementById('resDensity').innerHTML = density.toFixed(2) + "%";
document.getElementById('resStyle').innerHTML = styleClass;
document.getElementById('resScore').innerHTML = impactScore.toFixed(1) + " / 100";
document.getElementById('resAnalysis').innerHTML = analysisText;
document.getElementById('flResults').style.display = "block";
}
What is a Figurative Language Calculator?
Figurative language refers to the use of words in a way that deviates from the conventional order and meaning to convey a complicated meaning, colorful writing, clarity, or evocative comparison. It uses an ordinary sentence to refer to something without directly stating it.
This Figurative Language Density Calculator is a tool designed for writers, editors, and students to quantify the "richness" of a text. By counting specific literary devices—Similes, Metaphors, Personification, and Hyperbole—and comparing them against the total word count, we can determine the stylistic density of the passage.
Why Calculate Figurative Density?
Writing style is subjective, but data can help refine it. Whether you are writing a novel, a speech, or a marketing copy, the amount of figurative language you use changes how the reader perceives the content.
- Low Density (0-1%): Best for technical writing, hard news, and instructional manuals where clarity is paramount.
- Medium Density (1.5-3.5%): Ideal for fiction and engaging non-fiction. It paints a picture without slowing down the narrative pace.
- High Density (4%+): Found in poetry and lyrical prose. High density creates emotional resonance but requires more cognitive effort from the reader.
Definitions of Input Fields
To use the calculator accurately, you must identify and count the devices in your text manually before inputting the data:
1. Similes
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid. Similes almost always rely on the words "like" or "as".
Example: "He was as brave as a lion."
2. Metaphors
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison. Unlike similes, metaphors do not use "like" or "as"; they state that one thing is another.
Example: "The classroom was a zoo."
3. Personification
The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something non-human, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
Example: " The wind howled in the night."
4. Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. It is often used for comedic effect or emphasis.
Example: "I've told you a million times."
Understanding Your Results
Weighted Impact Score: This calculator uses a weighted formula where metaphors and personification contribute slightly more to the score than hyperbole or similes. This reflects the cognitive depth required to process different types of imagery. A score between 20 and 50 is generally considered "engaging," while scores above 80 indicate highly stylized or poetic writing.