... Essay (ICE) I have written, I can see evident growth and retrogression. After reviewing the 2008 prompt (ICE #1) it wasn't challenging to spot the weaknesses in my writing, my structure and diction was lacking, along with the textual evidence needed to support a claim. In the 2006 prompt (ICE #2), though the score remained the same, the way in which I constructed my paragraphs and ... a purpose. Upon reflection of my first CEP, it is clear to me why this had been my best. I provided a conscientious commentary on the political issue at hand; I also include mature diction and structure. T...

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... most extensive and richest vocabulary. He draws from all areas of language and from all registers."" (Michel Delville) Shakespeare writes with a diction written to be preformed by an actor to an audience, he uses this to his advantage to show insight into character without direct ... fretted with golden fire, why, it appeareth nothing to me but a foul and pestilent congregation of vapors."" Hamlet is shown, through Shakespeare's diction, as an intelligent and well educated prince. He uses words like disposition and promontory, words not recited by the less educated men of the ... descri...

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... novels focused on self-awareness, pride, and finding happiness. The merit of these novels pervades every page, but can especially be found in the themes, diction, and characterization. Both novels shared two similar themes: the pursuit of happiness and self-actualization. These themes had to be dealt with tenderly in an ... themselves. Neither Hurston nor Ellison hid any part of their culture to be politically correct; this fact is especially visible in the authors use of diction in their novels. In Their Eyes Were Watching God, Hurston employs slang and colloquial language throughout the...

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... shows his admiration of cats in his poem, titled "Frost Eyebrows." Both poems are similar, and can be compared to one another with regards to the diction, literary devices, and theme conveyed in both poems. Diction is exceedingly important when poets are writing a poem, because it is used to determine the tone of the poem, and is used to convey ideas and ... ", and "bright." Swinburne uses a somewhat advanced level of vocabulary, while T"ung-Kuei uses with short and simple, yet precise, words. But the diction of both poems clearly shows that the cat is idolized by both poets. In addition...

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... and it's aptitude to triumph over man's attempts to defy her (like the building of an unsinkable ship). Hardy uses such poetic devices as metaphor and diction throughout the work and the title to express his thoughts on the, "august event." Metaphor usage can be observed in several different stanzas and adds a ... tragedy of the Titanic. In addition to metaphor, "The Convergence of the Twain" also harbors bountiful amounts of diction within its lines. Stanza XI, for example, maintains its meaning solely through the use of diction. The choice of words in the line, "and consummation comes,...

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... novels focused on self-awareness, pride, and finding happiness. The merit of these novels pervades every page, but can especially be found in the themes, diction, and characterization. Both novels shared two similar themes: the pursuit of happiness and self-actualization. These themes had to be dealt with tenderly in an ... themselves. Neither Hurston nor Ellison hid any part of their culture to be politically correct; this fact is especially visible in the authors use of diction in their novels. In Their Eyes Were Watching God, Hurston employs slang and colloquial language throughout the...

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... an Annexe. The idea that he is dull and generally unnoticeable is further reinforced when he stands behind "M" in a queue and she fails to even notice his presence. The narrator's diction is simple and slightly clumsy, for example " used to look down over the road over the frosting- which suggests that maybe he is not well educated and may be from ... a lower social class than the object of his desire. When referring to M's hair his diction becomes notably more poetic and is in stark contrast to the rest of his diction, which is in the main very factual and dull. The fact that such a la...

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... of these devices. This poem is very effective because of its excellent manipulation of the mechanical and emotional parts of poetry. Owen's use of exact diction and vivid figurative language emphasizes his point, showing that war is terrible and devastating. Furthermore, the utilization of extremely graphic imagery adds even more to ... his argument. Through the effective use of all three of these tools, this poem conveys a strong meaning and persuasive argument. The poem's use of excellent diction helps to more clearly define what the author is saying. Words like "guttering", "choking",...

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Gary Soto and the Concert In "The Concert," a narrative by Gary Soto, diction and details are used to portray the two tones of carefree observance and respectful enlightenment. These two tones create the author's purpose for the story. The reader can infer that ... the poor are just as good and can appreciate the same things as the rich. The first tone is shown in the first paragraph. The author shows this tone through diction. The fact that Gary Soto and his wife "walked from one end of town to the other in search of out-of-the-way shops" gives the reader the idea ... and was just observing...

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"The Great Scarf of Birds" prepares the reader for the ending statement by means of flowing through diction, organization, and the figurative language laid out in the poem. In relation to the poem's ending, organization of thoughts and descriptions is key. The narrator starts out observing the apples, ... to a topic that ends the poem, the narrator's heart and the lifting of the scarf that covered it. The speaker uses diction to connect all of his random images to the bigger thought that is on his mind. The diction seems to prepare the speaker as well as the reader sees reminds him of a past...

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Gary Soto and the Concert In "The Concert," a narrative by Gary Soto, diction and details are used to portray the two tones of carefree observance and respectful enlightenment. These two tones create the author's purpose for the story. The reader can infer that ... the poor are just as good and can appreciate the same things as the rich. The first tone is shown in the first paragraph. The author shows this tone through diction. The fact that Gary Soto and his wife "walked from one end of town to the other in search of out-of-the-way shops" gives the reader the idea ... and was just observing...

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... character are modified at multiple instances. James Joyce, the author of the novel, focuses on the intricacies of Stephen's transformation through his use of diction, imagery, and other literary techniques. The beginning of Part Four displays Stephen in an emotional state that is much different than that of his ... an overly devoted man of the Church who more than dutifully prays and worships his savior. Joyce accurately depicts Stephen's extreme nature of worship with diction, using words that seem highly religious in context. The description of Stephen's method and reason of prayer, "B...

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... poetic devices to convey this theme. Imagery of water, personification, point of view and shift are applied to emphasize Plath's subject. Imagery and diction are very important tools employed throughout "Mirror". Water and water related diction are repeatedly mentioned in the poem to represent clarity and purity. This reinforces the theme of appearance because with the clarity of a mirror, one ... ...

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... thoughts also supplies the reader to further their knowledge and explore other realms of the "girlie-girl" world and shed light on numerous subjects. Lastly Orenstein's use of diction brings a sense of relief, her uses of words and phrases presents a greater extent of the author. " Then I started to cry too, and bought her the damned Barbie" (93 ... stands on the subject of the modern day girlie-girl culture, but evidence that supports or opposes her theories and thoughts. In conclusion Orenstein's use of rhetorical appeal, style and diction allow the essay to integrate together into th...

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... variation of emotion in the passage clearly establishes that people in the same situations, react very differently. There are many different literary devices evident in the passage. Callaghan uses strong diction to help the reader further understand the point he is trying to make. Callaghan uses such words as "cautiously, timidly, bewildered and resentment" when referring to Mamie entering the home ... her mind. Morley Callaghan expresses his feelings in a subtle, yet significant way. His usage of literary language is very well imputed throughout, specifically his usage of diction and i...

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... the description of the different characters' attitudes. In "Araby- the narrator can be subjectively perceived as the main character when he is older. This can be seen by the complicated diction throughout the story as if looking back upon an old memory. An example of this would be "What innumerable follies laid waste my waking and sleeping that evening!- This gives ... a sense of maturation and wisdom to the narrator. In "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place- the narrator uses common diction to relay the events of the story and express the characters feelings of isolation and social setting pref...

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... show clearly her admirable qualities. She is often seen as very sarcastic and her sharpness allows her to rise above the class structure of the society which she lives. The diction used in Elizabeth's dialogue is often informal, sarcastic, and witty. Her dialogues are often long statements made of short sentences that are too the point and very clever. Her character ... style. The character Darcy is also expressed clearly through the dialogue of the novel. His haughty manner is displayed through his dialogue and is seen as a snobbish, pompous man. The diction of his dialogue is often fo...

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... of Johnson. Boswell's feelings were evident in his biography of Johnson, The Life of Samuel Johnson. In a specific selection of The Life of Samuel Johnson, with the use of his diction, Boswell makes evident his beliefs that he feels Johnson's writing is superior to that of Addison. Boswell states that in comparison of the two, he "thinks[s] very unjustly, the style ... reader. Boswell boldly states that "there is scarcely any writer, however inconsiderable, who does not aim, in some degree, at the same species of excellence." With the use of specific diction and the tools of comparisons...

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Martin Luther King uses rhetorical devices to write a letter to his critical clergymen, arguing that his actions were not "unwise and untimely". Through techniques such as tone, diction, allusions, and metaphors, King politely provides a rational explanation as to why direct action must be taken immediately. King uses a polite tone by answering their statement in "patient and reasonable" terms. ... too long. King explains that he is disappointed with the white church and its leadership. He thought they would be supportive but instead they have become outright opponents. He uses diction by sa...

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... he found something he liked, he would often use it a great deal and worked his methods to their full potential. When it came to telling stories Anderson stayed simple. "The diction and syntax were consciously unliterary" (Benet pg 37) is a description of one of the many ways Anderson wrote. In using simple, uneducated language, he added to the realism of not ... ] most at home in works controlled by the rhythms and voice of the teller of tales" (Benet pg 37). "Gee whizz, gosh amighty" (Anderson) is just a taste of the versatile diction Anderson used. "Repetitive verbiage" (Rideout pg 2) ...

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... " by Seamus Heaney is a poem that shows the reader a sense of feeling the speaker had of fun and sorrow over the blackberries. The author uses diction, imagery, and metaphor to enhance the speakers thoughts and feelings. The diction in the poem presents ideas of this setting Heaney had created. "Bluebeard" is a character in a fairy tale who murders his wife. The beginning of ... ...

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... Scotland. Macbeth in Act 4 is described as an agent of disorder, "untitled tyrant bloody-sceptered". The language in Act 1 that described Macbeth has changed from "noble" and "kind" to the diction of Act 4 witch describes Macbeth as "black Macbeth" and a "tyrant". The Castle that Macbeth lives in, Dunsanine is also indicative of darkness. Dunsanine is similar to the word dungeon a dark ... same character development is true for Scotland which in Act 1 was described as the land of light; but in Act 4 when it became the land of evil was described with diction such as dark and grave like. ...

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... and represents the continuity of Time with the symbol of the deep river. Auden uses his characteristic style to intertwine the theme within imagery and metaphors. Auden utilizes rhyme scheme, diction, and poetics to enhance and create his definitive style. Throughout "As I Walked Out One Evening," Auden uses the rhyme pattern of a, b, c, b, d, e, f, e, g, h, i, h This pattern allows the poem to flow and give ... poetic device one can encounter in the poem is personification. Particularly this example, "The glacier knocks in the cupboard, the desert sighs in the bed." As usual Auden's us...

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More Than Words Judah Halevi's medieval Hebrew lyric, Summer, overflowing with imagery and imagination, cleverly illustrates the earth and her best season. Halevi's use of similes, metaphors, personification, and diction all contribute to the beautiful picture created. Halevi used the simile and metaphor primarily in comparing the earth to a young girl or bride. "Like a secluded bride in winter, whose soul ... agree with the feel of summer and love's song. The lyrics become so real, that they might jump off the page and dance in front of the reader's eyes! The diction, another important too...

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... to face during the Holocaust. Encountering the threat of death almost everyday, Elie Wiesel shares his tragic struggle through the years of the Holocaust in his narrative Night. Wiesel uses diction, figurative language, and imagery to share the calamitous period he confronted during the 1940's. The Holocaust brings to mind death, torture, and sadness but Elie Wiesel brings in a more profound ... ...

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