Summary Of A Few Words By Mary Oliver

An author’s style in a literary work is the unique way the author expresses a particular work. So, word choices, sentence structures, and tone and other elements used by the author will determine the category into which the particular work falls: formal, informal journalistic or literary. For example, “A Few Words” by Mary Oliver is a work written in a formal style whilst “Going to Japan” by Barbara Kingsolver is informal. Specifically, the sophisticated, complex sentences prevalent in “A Few Words” and a straightforward, serious tone contribute to its formal style. Further, it does not include the author’s personal opinion. This is in contrast to “Going to Japan”, in which the author, Kingsolver, expresses her emotional reactions to the culture