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    Diction In Antigone

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    plot‚ characters‚ diction‚ thought‚ spectacle‚ and

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    Diction and Attitude

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    Diction and attitude Shakespeare’s words in Macbeth clearly show that Lady Macbeth feels Macbeth is too kind‚ so if he cannot be merciless‚ he won’t be able to become king. In this passage‚ Lady Macbeth is providing a monologue berating Macbeth for his lack of ruthlessness. She fears Macbeth lacks the brutality to kill King Duncan‚ so that Macbeth can fulfill the witches’ prophecy and become king. Firstly‚ Lady Macbeth asserts that Macbeth is too compassionate. Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that he

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    Objective Tone

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    Topics for This Week’s Discussions: Objective Tone (graded) Flawed Diction (graded) Q&A Forum . . . for your questions and comments (not graded) Note: Click on the links in the “Topics” section to view the discussion topics. Then‚ click “Respond” to add your thoughts to the discussion thread. Topics Objective Tone (graded) Flawed Diction (graded) Q&A Forum Objective Tone (graded) Though an objective tone is probably most appropriate for nearly all academic

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    Diction Of "Araby"

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    Writers are faced with decisions of the use of their diction to stimulate a reaction from the reader in order to increase his or her enjoyment of reading. If authors would choose their words poorly books would be boring and uninteresting. This explains why word choice is important for an author to use correctly throughout their book‚ story‚ etc. Visualize this line from " A worn Path" With the use of great word choice. " Big dead trees‚ like black men with one arm"¦" (Paragraph #) Now try visualizing

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    To A Mouse Tone

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    a deeper meaning of mankind and the relationship between him and a mouse. The poem begins with Burns plowing a field and finding a mouse after destroying its nest. The poem’s apologetic tone was introduced during a passage located directly after Burns finds the mouse and can be seen through Burns’ use of diction‚ rhythm‚ and vocab. The passage shows the audience a view of Burn’s perspective of not only his relationship with the mouse but with the rest of the surrounding world. The stanza begins

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    Diction in Walden

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    In his popular book‚ Walden‚ Thoreau’s particular use of diction helps express his reverence for nature. This is highlighted in the opening paragraph of the chapter “Solitude” (page 103). Among the most significant strategies are connotative and specific diction‚ as well as a balance of abstract and concrete diction. The nouns‚ adjectives and verbs are rich in positive connotation‚ or reflect a sense of awe for the activity of the evening. Phrases such as “delicious evening”‚ “strange liberty in

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    Diction Analysis

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    Diction is the selection of words in a literary work. Diction conveys action‚ implies attitudes‚ develops themes‚ suggests values‚ and reveals a character. Diction and contrasting imagery are really important because they are what readers react and connect to. “The Flowers”‚ a short story by Alice Walker‚ is a great example of diction at play. This short story uses contrasting imagery and diction to develop and show meaning in the work. The contrasting imagery and diction convey meaning in Alice

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    Diction In The Rattler

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    also his regret at having to take the life of a living thing. The reader feels the weight of the predicament through contrast in diction‚ The author’s diction heightens the power and force behind the snake as it responds to the man. When the man first stumbles across the rattlesnake‚ it is “undulant” while “waiting” and holding its ground in calm “watchfulness.” The diction conveys slight tension in the otherwise still setting. The atmosphere feels tranquil‚ and while the snake is cautious‚ it is still

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    Diction In Metamorphosis

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    Although after he starves himself to death‚ the family seems to place their dependence on their blossoming young daughter. This passage demonstrates that Mr. and Mrs. Samsa have decided to rely on their daughter from now on. Kafka utilizes imagery‚ diction‚ and irony to show the ways in which the Samsas will now depend on their daughter. Kafka demonstrates through the use of imagery how Grete Samsa’s parents will depend

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    Spectacle Diction

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    number one because the stories in the film make the whole story of the two hit men make it the most important. The second being Character‚ the main characters in the movie make the audience have the thriller and gory experience. I third I would say is diction‚ because dialogue has humor and intensity. The fourth would be music; I think music makes the audience feel the emotions with the different scenes. Fifth idea‚ because the theme being comedy and violence. Sixth‚ is being Spectacle. Suicide Squad one

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