Summary Of Total Eclipse By Annie Dillard

The word “Awe” can be defined in different ways, depending on the context. In the excerpt “Total Eclipse” Annie Dillard represents her “Awe” with figurative language such as imagery and metaphor. Adding on to Dillard’s perspective, using imagery and metaphors is very effective in a readers eyes. In paragraph 4 the author writes “I saw his skull the darkness of night mixed with the colors of day.” The author is intensely building a picture in the reader's mind to help with a better understanding while still using imagery. Authors typically use figurative language in hopes of better reader acknowledgement. In addition, this is why I think Dillard uses a large amount of imagery. Generally, figurative language can be used in all situations. With