Literary Techniques: Poetry Analysis 1 Diction and Imagery Literary Techniques • The meaning of a poem (i.e its focus‚ mood and the speaker’s attitude) is enhanced by four main types of literary techniques: • Diction • Imagery • Sound devices • Rhythm‚ Rhyme and Repetition Diction • Diction is the choice of words a poet uses to bring meaning across. In working through a poem‚ it is useful to question why a certain word is used‚ and what kind of effect is achieved with the choice and placement
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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)
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Annie Proulx’s language and diction in the story is interesting. Instead of writing in complete sentences shes writes small phrases. Although the phrases and random words may sound confusing and out of place I think that they give a much more clear representation of the setting and the story. Instead of using long word sentences Proulx uses specific words that stand out in the reader’s mind. It helps the reader picture everything easily and she really gets the point across with one concise and powerful
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Shakespeare is really two writers both hidden under one pen name? Using Shakespeare sonnets 79‚ 80‚ 83‚ 84‚ 86‚ and looking for both point of views and diction in the sonnets there is proof that it’s not one writer but two. In “Whilst I alone did call upon thy aid “‚ is Shakespearean sonnet 79 which was written by two writers’ and can be expressed by diction. There have been many
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increased the effect it had on the nation. Authors John F. Kennedy‚ Eleanor Clift and the United States Army Signal Corps each have a unique style. It was a cold January afternoon when Kennedy was inaugurated. Throughout his speech uses a unique form of diction‚ or word choice. For example Kennedy was describing the American people as “tempered by war‚ disciplined by a hard and bitter peace‚ proud of our ancient heritage…” The word “Tempered” is typically used to describe a forged object‚ like a sword. However
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The poem is clearly expressed with the author’s specific use of diction‚ and structure. Dictions and structure are the foundation of any literary work. To begin with‚ Wright uses the word "you" to address the person she is speaking to rather than more specific and definitive names. This word choice creates a mysterious atmosphere and raises the question: Who is this "you" person that the author is trying to reach out to? The diction that the writer uses leaves the character nameless. In addition
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However‚ there are many great poems to analyze such as Alfred Lord Tennyson’s‚ the Eagle. Therefore‚ some factors to consider when analyzing a poem are poetic diction‚ rhyme and meter‚ poetic devices‚ and figurative language and symbolism. One factor to consider when analyzing a poem is the poetic diction. When it comes to the poetic diction of the poem‚ the Eagle‚ the author uses words like wrinkled and crawls to describe the sea‚ thunderbolt to describe the eagle falling‚ and crooked to describe
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Robert Frost’s "THE ROAD NOT TAKEN" talks about the everyday choices that one makes while traveling down the road of life. In the first stanza the speaker introduces the poem by saying "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood"This is interesting because it is suggests that there are two "actual" roads‚ as opposed to figurative roads. Then the speaker goes on to say "And sorry I could not travel both"This is one of the most powerful lines in the poem; because no matter whom the reader is they will relate
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excerpt from his autobiography‚ “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass‚” Douglass uses diction‚ comparisons‚ and repetition in order to thoroughly convey his initial excitement of escaping slavery‚ as well as the anxiety and loneliness that came shortly after. The mix of excitement‚ loneliness‚ and fear Douglass feels shortly after arriving in New York is clearly illustrated through his use of diction throughout the excerpt. Once he arrives in New York‚ Douglass
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conform to her gender role: the stereotypical compliant wife. Being confined to rural living‚ the woman yearns for life beyond the countryside‚ which opposes the Brangwen men’s fulfillment in their lifestyle. Through the use of repetition‚ juxtaposing diction and imagery‚ and rhetorical questions‚ Lawrence aptly conveys this desire‚ as well as characterizes the protagonist as someone who appears conflicted about whether or not to appease her cravings for liberation and experience. As the narrator becomes
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