Yann Martel Described As Formal Language For The Diction

While both passages were well-crafted, passage two was the one that really stood out from its counterpart. Carefully planned, elegant, and organized, the diction and syntax are clearly expressed through the author’s word choice and phrasing.

The diction is very well thought and relates exceptionally well to the passage at hand. Yann Martel uses rather formal language for the diction, which give this particular passage a lyrical and philosophical sense, an example of this would be the usage of “nonetheless” (Martel) instead of its more casual synonyms, though, and yet. Another example would be the word “invert” (Martel) instead of reverse. By turning to more formal word choices, Martel is able to give off a much more poetic vibe and also a