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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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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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 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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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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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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different and he starts to conform to outsiders terrible views of him. Othello’s attitude towards himself started with him being confident in himself and the thought that being a general would be enough to judge his character. Othello’s changing diction is an indication of Othello’s poorly developing attitude towards himself. As the accusations against Othello begin‚ he remained calm and composed. His expressed his words with certainty of who he believed himself to be. When Iago informed Othello
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Diction is the actual composition of the lines that are recited. Thought deals with what is said‚ and diction deals with how it is said. There are many ways to say something. A good playwright composes lines that say something extremely well. In a good play‚ some lines are so well constructed that the audience can leave the play quoting the lines exactly. Melody and Spectacle are accessories. The Greeks sometime s used musical accompaniment. Aristotle said the music (melody) h as to blend in with
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Personification and Diction in “Colors of the Wind” Forests are known as the planet’s most diverse ecosystems as well as the home to over 30 million species of plants and animals. Caused by land clearing for infrastructure building and timber logging‚ deforestation is extremely present but often overlooked. Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz’s song “Colors of the Wind” challenges the listener to question whether as occupants of the earth‚ we look beyond our planet’s physical value. Featured in Disney’s
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follows a nameless narrator as he explores new experiences and feelings. Through imagery‚ diction‚ and syntax‚ Joyce develops the main character into a teenager who is ready for the next step in his life; he wants to leave his childhood in the past and embrace this newfound feeling of love that he is experiencing. Through imagery‚ Joyce develops the boy and the new feeling of love he is experiencing. The diction Joyce uses establishes a tone throughout the short story. The syntax Joyce includes reveals
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