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Robert Fulghum's Dinner Dandruff
Author’s Style In the story “Dinner Dandruff” by Robert Fulghum, his style is humorous. He shows is humor by diction, syntax, and imagery. His unique word choice demonstrates his diction. The use of short and then long sentences shows his syntax. His vivid descriptions and easy to connect to subjects indicate his imagery. One way Robert Fulghum expresses his style is through syntax. His repetitive use of short sentences makes the reader pause and gains their attention. “Dinner dandruff.” ‘No problem.” “In the bottom of the sink.” All of the sentences occur at the end of the paragraph leaving the reader with a short and funny ending to lead them onto the next paragraph. Another way he expresses his humorous style is through diction.
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