... " (Chopin 25). Chopin puts a lot of emphasis on how much wisdom Edna Pontellier is given. The word "vouchsafe" is used to show a higher elevation of vocabulary. The diction that is used throughout the book is entertaining to readers because it appeals to their senses. This book was written for an audience who wanted to be entertained. Through the ... use of diction, Chopin is able to effectively entertain readers. Words that create imagery are used so that readers are able to create a clear picture in their minds so that they can see ... Chopin's characterization of Edna Pontellier show...

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... life of a siren is not a pleasant one. A comparison between each poem's interpretation of sirens, can be examined through investigating the diction, tone, imagery, and finally through the point of view in which each poem is seen. The easiest way of approaching the comparison is by observing the ... diction first. The diction in these two poems is very different. Words used in the poem Odyssey are words which are more descriptive and focus more on detail ... taking place. Siren Song is not a poem which uses images to excite the senses. It focuses more on making the reader discover the m...

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... literary tools aids in providing strength in Jonathan Edwards" works. Patrick Henry takes a more political approach to his use of diction, imagery, and tone in his "Speech to the Virginia Convention." Whereas Edwards uses negative diction to put fear in sinners, Henry uses diction to provoke hatred toward British parliament and to stir up a possible revolution. "Shall we try argument we have been ... , or give me death!" (90). All these literary elements helped strengthen Patrick Henry's speech. Literary elements are used by authors to aid them support their works. Certain literary eleme...

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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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... for the voices of his ancestors and family. Both of these journeys can be examined through their nature and function, and those can be examined through diction and imagery that relate to the nature and function of that journey. By comparing the nature and function of the two journeys the reader can learn ... highlife band and, for many reasons, Adamo kills the Captain. Now that the nature of both of Adamo's journeys is known, they can be compared through diction used in the story. In his first journey, Adamo walks to the new village, and it must be assumed that he is feeling a bit resentf...

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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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... Hell's Angels appear and take away that serene and care free feeling. The poem itself evokes a lot of feeling and emotion in the reader. The speaker uses imagery, tone, and diction to give the reader that sense of nostalgia and then snaps the speaker back into reality where everything is not all fine and dandy. The imagery in this poem take ... into reality and back to realize that the peaceful youth is long gone and is now only a dream. The tone in the poem is very childlike and innocent. The speaker's diction seems very youthful and innocent. For example, in line 5, the speaker refers...

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... Alcee. Chopin adapts a tone of approval as she compares the storm outside to the raging whirlwind of desire in Calixta's body. The author uses the techniques of symbolism, structure, and diction to convey to the reader her feelings on the affair. Chopin's use of symbolism throughoutThe Storm? is significant in that it shows Calixta's innocence throughout the internal storm that engulfs ... all storms, the storm raging inside Calixta had to run its course before the ensuing calm could come. Chopin's tone is conveyed to the reader mainly through her use of diction. She uses words likebirt...

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The Groundhog In "The Groundhog," Richard Eberhart uses eloquent diction to reflect the changing perceptions and emotions the speaker has towards the decaying groundhog. Also, his use of vivid imagery allows the reader a greater sense of the actual metamorphosis of ... in this poem: the authors tumult over the sight of the groundhog. Why in a scene of blood is he both saddened and joyous. He conveys this anguish with his strong diction, "Trying to control, to be still, to quell the the passion of the blood," and "praying for joy in the sight of decay." On line 29, the speaker shifts to ... ...

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... words are not needed to show emotion or an action. On the next page during the funeral scene, there are no words from anyone at the funeral. GB used this diction to show the reader the mood a funeral usually gives. The sorrow expressed on everyone's face needs no words to describe what is going on in this scene. GB allows the ... just a couple of panels. He was able to make the reader witness the scene just like his father had. He effectively did so by the use of his choice of diction, line sketching, and coloring to implant the emotion into the reader his father had. GB exemplifies how...

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... of styles of writing in A Clean, Well-Lighted Place. He created a short story, using only the minimum building blocks necessary to accomplish the job of telling a story. He uses simple diction, usually consisting of Anglo-Saxon, as opposed to the Latin origin. His sentence structure consists of simple sentences with no metaphors and similes. Hemmingway also is very repetitive about the ... story to make it clear to the reader how each character feels. In conclusion, Hemmingway uses several types of styles of writing. Some of which happen to be simplicity, simple diction, and repetition....

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... in his writing. A reader of Poe's works sometimes questions his sanity. One wonders how someone could possibly think of these things. In The Masque of the Red Death, Poe uses diction, detail, and imagery to create a tone of horror. He creates a sense of unease in the reader by using frightening words to develop his story. As the story begins, the "Red ... that wipes out hundreds or even thousands of people at a time. In earlier times plagues would wipe out entire countries and leave not even a breath of human life to survive. Diction is only one method Poe uses to create the feeling of ...

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... describes his struggle to come to terms with aging and to stop living in the familiarity of the past. His story serves as a reminder of man's mortality. White's effective use diction and clever symbols help the reader assume the role of the characters in order to heighten the story"s personal appeal. The author's word choice allows the reader to become enveloped ... he is aging. White clearly paints a picture, through his symbols, of his longing to return to the past. Throughout his story White's ideas are effectively related through his use of diction and symbolism. The author clearly ...

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... at night; otherwise holing herself up in her house.. Emily ages, becoming very fat and her hair "attains an even pepper and salt iron- hair color. This description, particularly the diction of iron, gives the impression that she has become hard, cold and devoid of all life. The reader thinks this is because " that quality of her father which had thwarted ... a dark, foreboding mood that captures the interest of the audience. His story is the prime example of a simple story transformed into a majestic chronicle of inner battles through skillful application of diction, foreshadowing, and ...

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... describes in detail the movements and actions of a toad after a horrible event has taken place. Wilbur is able to accomplish bringing forth emotions from readers about a toad by incorporating imagery, diction, and syntax to dramatize the event of a toad being attacked by an overpowering lawn mower. The toad in this poem is inevitably condemned to death, as seen in the first ... time. The toads life was cut short by the overpowering lawn mower, however things like that happen to toads every day and life goes on. Although Wilbur uses imagery and diction to describe the toads final hours, ...

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... pushes for the reader to have the same perception. The neighbor, the sow's owner, does not believe it is anything but an animal and keeps it secluded. Features such as diction, allusion, and images are specifically used to enhance the portrayal of the sow. The author begins the poem by writing "God knows how our neighbor managed to breed his great ... the neighbor, that owns that pig, thinks of him. He is a fat hog that lies in compost on his back. That's all he is, no hulk or the great grandam! Diction is also used in the portrayal of the sow and to show what the narrator and the neigh...

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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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... is portrayed through his racist comments throughout the book. A Georgian Colonial mansion signifies Tom's racist personality due to the past history of the Southern states prejudices against African-Americans. Fitzgerald's diction of "Colonial" also expresses that Tom is old-money and was raised from a prep-school background, which alludes the reader that he is not a very open-minded character, but relies ... and its loyalty to the last second. Fitzgerald's use of symbolism is captivating and effective. It entitles the reader to meditate on his statements. When an individual reflects up...

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... describes his struggle to come to terms with aging and to stop living in the familiarity of the past. His story serves as a reminder of man's mortality. White's effective use diction and clever symbols help the reader assume the role of the characters in order to heighten the story"s personal appeal. The author's word choice allows the reader to become enveloped ... he is aging. White clearly paints a picture, through his symbols, of his longing to return to the past. Throughout his story White's ideas are effectively related through his use of diction and symbolism. The author clearly ...

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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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... . After the sun's departure, the boy is left oblivious to what is going on and is left alone. The bleakness of "Daydream" is depicted mainly through Asbury's sentence structure and diction and the overall tone of the piece. Though the tone may seem a bit depressing and weak, the message behind the poem is strong and unique. "Daydream" opens with a boy speaking ... ultimate realization about the why or how of the world. The choice of words and sentence structure allows this poem's tone to be expressed in the finest way possible. The diction and syntax allow the reader to identify with the...

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... of "Los Angeles Notebook," Joan Didion describes the Santa Ana wind as a threatening force of nature that can change the way humans behave. She conveys this view of hers through diction, selection of detail, and structure. Didion begins talking of the Santa Ana winds and immediately gives the reader uncomfortable feelings about them. She starts off by using words such as ... ." By turning to science, and giving an actually reason why behavior changes, the mood of the passage changes greatly, and relief is given to the reader. Through the use of diction, selection of detail, and structure...

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