... , Holden's trouble and insecure personality is modeled by his unique speech and diction in that he has an idiosyncratic speech pattern, uses certain grammar, crude language, and has an adaptable vocabulary. Holden Caulfield's idiosyncratic speech pattern portrays his looseness and his self-consciousness in his personality. His incessant use of the phrases "and all," "or something," and "or anything," usually ... words consciously, in an effort to communicate to his adult reader clearly and properly" (Costello 87). In using phrases such as "to take a leak," he speaks more casually. Holden...

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... the changes are important. My examples don't show how the character changes throughout the book. Organization and Focus I have a good sequence of ideas. My ideas flow smoothly. I have used the vocabulary of literary analysis such as: Direct and indirect characterization, setting, plot, theme and conflict. I have a pretty good sequence of ideas. Most of the paper flows smoothly. I have use some of ... literary analysis but not enough to be specific. My sequence of ideas jumps around. My writing does not flow. I need to organize my thoughts. I have not used the vocabulary of literary anal...

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... cause supporting or criticizing Dickens' works. (Ochojski) Dickens' works seem to be very complex and difficult to understand as well. The complex vocabulary in itself creates a huge burden on the reader if they are not familiar with Old-English vocabulary. Phrases like "...but as the Artful drew forth the five-pound note at that instant, it is doubtful whether the sally... awakened ... free time and can pay special attention to detail. I would strongly recommend Charles Dickens to an adult, but it would be not easy for those without academic achievements and a high vocabulary. I would ...

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... . Throughout the beginning chapter of the text, Millie's first few experiences with death are presented with immensely detailed visualisation, using only words that are available in this seven-year-old's vocabulary. She views morbid death scenes with a naive perception, filling her mind with connections to flourishing life. At the beginning of the novel, Millie is uncertain of the meaning of death ... them a new perspective, and helping them embrace their liveliness. Davis' narrative shifts between the three characters, and the reader is immersed in their thoughts and quirks. Abrupt chan...

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... , and dissect almost all the sentences in the beginning of, "A Clockwork Orange," because the author, Anthony Burgess, decided to give the teenagers, or nadsat, their own unique language. This invented vocabulary makes the reader feel as though they are joining Alex and his crew, and experiencing their conversations unabridged. Although it is somewhat hard to pick up in the beginning of ... the fact that different cultures and tribes can be identified by the unique language that they use, Anthony Burgess made the nadsat language, unique to the youth of his novel. Vocabulary such as, "app...

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... welcomed into Crooks' room, but at the end they begin to befriend each other. I chose this extract because it provides us with excellent examples of descriptions, dialogue, themes, relationships and vocabulary and language in relation to the social status of certain characters. There is an authorial judgement of Crooks and the introduction of Crooks into the novel. Also, Steinbeck's style is ... of buying their own land and to "Live on the fatta the lan'" because the dream is so close to being achieved. Both Lennie and Crooks use simple language and vocabulary and omit words, letters an...

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... language progresses. Celie's character is effectively portrayed by the style of writing used in her letters. Her dialect helps to make the character real in the reader's imagination; her blunt vocabulary conveys exactly the emotions Walker hopes to. A vernacular style of writing is used and Walker illustrates Celie's colloquial speech using words such as "git" (get), "naw" (no) and "kilt" (killed ... other human being. In the first letter of the novel describing Celie's rape, her naivety is instantly apparent as she takes all blame on herself. Short emphatic sentences and elementary voc...

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... into the De Lacey family because she was beautiful. The characters in Frankenstein spoke with very high literacy and had a very extensive vocabulary. Sometimes it is difficult for the common reader to understand the plot due to the extensive vocabulary. This idea also illustrates that this novel was written for highly educated people. It should also be noted that the monster spoke ... ...

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... views war to how it really is. This meaning that society idealizes war, and in reality it is something much different. The vocabulary in the novel is that of proper English, except when people are speaking, and then the vocabulary turns to the vernacular of the times. IV. Relationship to Huck Finn The Red Badge of Courage and The Adventures of Huckleberry ... ...

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... sentence structure. The narrative parts of the novel are written in an informal English style and he uses short, simple and clear sentences to narrate the story. He uses simple vocabulary and has a careful selection of words. This is evident when Piggy falls to his death in the novel. He emphasizes this criminal act by "stuff came out and turned red ... professor or even like a college student, it would be unbelievable. Even the smartest and most intellectual kid on the island, Piggy, made his fair share of grammatical mistakes and simple vocabulary choices. ...

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... . After a long exasperating reading through an insanely complex novel, Crime and Punishment, One will find themselves mentally anguished and disassociated with vocabulary understanding. Fyodor Dostoevsky style of writing was one of articulate detail composed with an elite use of a distinguished vocabulary. A novice Reader will be confronted with an entangling panorama of twisted confusion spiced with ineligible jabberwocky. But don"t be fooled dear ... ...

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... as " girlfriend" exhibits that their futuristic society has adapted multiple generations to using more concise and shortened vocabularies. Throughout the novel, Anderson emphasizes his created slang and adolescent vocabulary specific to the society in Feed. This extreme emphasis on the nature of the teens' language use corresponds with the theme of the dangers of overpowering consumerism. Even the word ... ...

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... people reading at any time and anywhere like watching the news could be helpful a lot in reading or writing. For example, the news has a lot to teach such as new vocabulary that can be beneficial to writers. Besides, the Internet is a good source for writers too to search for articles and novels. Additionally, finding your favorite author or writer can be ... ...

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... rages in the streets outside the palace, Pasquale is locked up in his patrician hothouse, holding an orgy-(p.69). We can see from this example that Pynchon's switching from Jacobean vocabulary to modern phrases distances the reader from the play, similar to Oedipa's role as a confused spectator on Pierces estate. There are hints of warnings to the reader and Oedipa of ... ...

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... novel The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger. Holden is the narrator of this story, which he lets the reader know everything about himself and everything he does. His lousy vocabulary sense of words makes him stand out and easy to remember. As the novel opens, Holden Caulfield stands poised on a hill separating him form the rest of his school at ... ...

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... "reds". He wrote the novel as historically based as he could but still making it a fictional work. I think the novel is popular as well as scholarly. The novel has hard vocabulary as well as a motion picture out, filmed in the year 1992 and starring Daniel Day-Lewis as Hawkeye and Madeleine Stowe as Cora Munro. The movie is described to be ... ...

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... 's record feels addressed to an audience outside his world, I feel, we become his audience. The mode of his voice bears a resemblance to that of a speech. His use of rhetorical repetition, vocabulary and similes has strong implications to Homeric language and the Odyssey. Carlo ironically is an Italian soldier who is oppressing "the only people whose ancestors bestowed upon (my) his kind ... ...

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... and the poetry illuminates the thought." Baldwin vividly explicates certain incidents which occur during the novel, creating long-lasting and momentous thoughts in your mind. His extensive and breath taking vocabulary intensifies the novel as well. He equally uses French jargon to strengthen and empower his literature. For instance, the following sentence makes the reader more apprehensive of the background of ... ...

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... , influx, ottoman and many more, which we no longer in use today. The language used by Bronte is typical of Victorian fiction. The sentences are long and complicated, and the vocabulary is elaborate. This formal prose was very common at that time in spoken and written language. Children's speech in the novel reflects the view of Victorian society about childhood. At ... ...

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... Two, they would have matured into slightly different men. Writer's Style A Separate Peace is a book about transformations, jealousy, dependency, competition, and the creation of inner enemies. John Knowles uses a wide vocabulary of sensory words and descriptions that envelop the reader in a world of friendships and betrayals during the Second World War. Knowles finds a way describing the setting without excessive wording that ... ...

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... Victorian period. Hence, a juxtaposition of the formal Victorian tone is instigated, whilst the context is quite contemporary. The describing narrator has a distinctive voice, all-knowing yet intimate, with a wide-ranging vocabulary and evidently vast knowledge of political and geographical history. In one sentence the narrator sounds like a Victorian, as he remarks that the male character recently "had severely reduced his dundrearies ... ...

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... Victorian period. Hence, a juxtaposition of the formal Victorian tone is instigated, whilst the context is quite contemporary. The describing narrator has a distinctive voice, all-knowing yet intimate, with a wide-ranging vocabulary and evidently vast knowledge of political and geographical history. In one sentence the narrator sounds like a Victorian, as he remarks that the male character recently "had severely reduced his dundrearies ... ...

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... of Victorian society. It is important we feel sympathy because Dickens is critical of the lack of education and saw children as the future. The long sentences with the harsh vocabulary create a feeling of anxiety. For example: "Dark flat wilderness" This phrase implies discomfort, unease and a general feeling of malaise. The use of pro-longed sentences creates a sense of routine. The ... ...

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... similarities. Therefore this literary device is lost. There are a lot more complex sentences in short stories which give the reader an understanding of metaphors and similes as well as a larger vocabulary. In the short story, "One Spring Night" by Morley Callaghan there are a large number of literary devices that give more detail and make the story more interesting to read Play ... ...

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... , with green hills and widespread meadows. With all the beautiful castles and Ladies with beautiful dresses. I wish I could live in that time for a day or two. I think when the peoples vocabulary included words like thy and thou the English language was very beautiful. It sounded more like a love poem. If you have any clue about Jane Austen's works, you will know ... ...

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