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    Diction in Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” presents us with a satiric view on marriage‚ shifting tones‚ and a plot focused on Mrs. Mallard who experiences rapid character progression. The story occurs in a chronological pattern‚ with short paragraphs to fasten the pace of the plot. We are first presented with the knowledge that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with heart trouble‚ leading us to speculate whether the trouble was caused by mental stress or if it was a hereditary problem. The heart is widely

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    quiet street‚ until you discover the people and their interest. Araby is a novel written by James Joyce‚ his use of diction‚ imagery‚ and characterization creates a sense of desperation and anxiety. Although Araby is some what considered a love story‚ it has many surprising ironic twists and unexpected resolutions. James Joyce uses a variety of different words; his use of diction is intelligent and old fashion. The words he corporate into Araby brings out every single aspect of the character’s

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    Diction in Delight in Disorder In the poem "Delight in Disorder‚" (523-24) written by Robert Herrick‚ the speaker is describing the beauty of a women in a disorder dress‚ he comments on how confusing and disarray the dress is‚ yet he is still admires the woman. The speaker speaks in a happy and light tone because of some the word choices such as "’sweet’" (1) and "’fine’" (4). The poem diction’s is important to the description of the poem because of the author’s choice of words with multiple meanings

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    Paret's Diction Essay

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    Through the use of vibrant diction‚ syntax‚ and ever changing tone‚ the author is able to create a dramatic‚ yet sorrowful story that affects the reader on many levels. In the first paragraph‚ the author begins the piece by using strong‚ uplifting words that describe Paret as being a “champion” and comments on his “ability to take a punch.” This use of diction creates an image of a true champion; a man that is respected‚ inside the readers mind. Those words make the reader respect Paret and create

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    rejects being intoxicated chronically. Through use of his diction‚ imagery‚ and

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    Seamus Heaney Diction

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    flashback to remember his ancestors and his childhood. The speaker recalls specific encounters that he reflects on and how they affect him. He then snaps out of the flashback and continues to write at his desk. In Digging‚ the poet‚ Heaney‚ uses imagery‚ diction‚ and enjambment to reveal the theme that one pursues a unique work that is best for them‚ but their work ethic is instilled by one’s interactions and through one’s ancestors. Heaney uses imagery to show how hard his father and grandfather worked and

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    irrational yet balanced argument. On one hand he seems psychotic‚ on the other he appears to be a profound visionary. 2. Swift chooses an intensified‚ yet “weakened” diction. I say this because he uses words that passively dehumanize poor children‚ in a literal sense‚ but if you let it‚ it can pass right over your head. His diction alone would leave the reader to convey a sense of insanity‚ but coupled with his calm demeanor and tone‚ the reader is left to listen to his reasoning‚ 3.

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    In the passage present above from the book “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ Hawthorne attitude of Dimmesdale is of passion and nobility. Hawthorne expressed his attitude through a multitude of devices such as diction‚ syntax‚ and imagery. His dictions for Dimmesdale is that of a man who does not care and just wanted to tell the truth. The syntax that Hawthorne applied is meant to undermined Dimmesdale with irony but at the same time‚ make Dimmesdale even nobler. Imageries were used as

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    Diction In Richard III

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    theme showing the power of word choice. Richard uses words to gain power‚ woo Lady Anne‚ motivate his army‚ and to trick Hastings in putting himself to death. Throughout Richard III‚ Shakespeare shows the power of diction in getting what one wants. The first evidence of the power of diction is evident when Richard wins over Lady

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    Diction In Julius Caesar

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    bad. Through the use of diction‚ figurative language‚ and tone it creates the image of Caesar. Too some Caesar is good‚ but too others Caesar is dreadful. In scene two‚ from act three‚ the diction use creates a good and bad view of Caesar. At the beginning of the scene‚ Artemidorus insists that Caesar should read first the petition he has for him. Yet Caesar denies him and answers‚ “What touches us ourself shall be last served” (Act 3‚ scene 2‚ lines 17-18). The diction behind that illustrates

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