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A diamond ring with a square-cut stone rests on a dark blue velvet cushion inside a small, open gold ring box, held between two fingers against a softly blurred light peach background.

Figure & Speech

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Figure & Speech is a community of people who share a passion for language. It loses the academic and visually provokes the imagination. Use Figure & Speech to share, discover and discuss the nuances of language that are often overlooked.

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A diamond ring with a square-cut stone is nestled in a small, open gold ring box. The box has a rounded top and a textured base. The ring rests on a dark blue velvet cushion inside the box. The box is held between two fingers, partially visible in the frame. The background is softly blurred and appears to be a light peach or pinkish-orange color.

A silhouetted figure is captured mid-stride on a beach, moving away from the viewer towards the ocean. The figure is wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, and their feet are positioned on the wet sand near the water's edge. The ocean stretches out behind them, with gentle waves visible near the shore. The sky above is a light gray or beige color, suggesting an overcast day or soft lighting conditions. The image is in sepia or monochrome tones, giving it a warm tone.

A single cupcake in a striped orange and white paper liner sits on a light wooden surface. The cupcake is topped with a swirled light pink frosting and a small white swirl on top. A small pink candy or sprinkle decoration is visible on the frosting. The liner has vertical red stripes.

The image shows a wooden table with at least seven cupcakes arranged on it. The cupcakes have colorful frosting in various shades, including pink, green, white, and light blue. Some cupcakes are topped with rainbow sprinkles, while others have swirls of frosting. The cupcakes are in red and white striped paper liners, and some are nestled in multicolored paper cups. The cupcakes are arranged in a somewhat overlapping manner, with some positioned closer to the viewer and others further away. The wooden table provides a natural and warm backdrop for the colorful cupcakes.

A brindle and white dog with a black collar stands alert on a red and white patterned rug on a wooden floor. The dog faces a white door in the background. To the left, a dark red or maroon armchair with a white pillow is partially visible. The dog’s tail is extended to the right, and its ears are pointed forward.

A person kneels on a red patterned rug, wearing a dark brown t-shirt and khaki pants. They are holding a light brown dog with both arms. The dog stands on its hind legs with its front paws resting on the rug. A white door is visible to the left, and a portion of a dark wooden table and chair is visible in the background. The floor is made of dark wood.

A screenshot displays a Fig & Ure Speech search interface. The search bar at the top shows "Search." Below it, a search bar lists languages including Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Bulgarian, Cantalan, Chinese, Croatian, Croatian, Greek, German, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek,

A screenshot displays a webpage titled “Warm Welcome,” featuring a video thumbnail of a dog standing on a red rug in a living room. The video is paused at 00:04. Below the video are navigation links for “Next Post,” “Previous Post,” and “Baker’s Dozen,” along with a “Recommend this” button and a “Leave a Reply” section. The date “March 25, 2012,” and language “English,” along with a “Greeting” tag, are also visible.

A grid of eight images, each labeled with date and location, shows various dog breeds and hairstyles. The top row includes “Consult it with the Pillow,” “For the Hairs,” “Other Lands, Other Customs,” and “Warm Welcome.” The middle row shows “Baker’s Dozen,” “Hair of the Dog,” and “Warm Welcome.” The bottom row includes “Baker’s Dozen” and “Hair of the Dog.” All images are labeled with location and date.

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

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mfadesign@sva.edu

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