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    disregarding the distinct different elements‚ both works are descriptive in their use of diction. Elevated and sophisticated‚ passage one utilizes works such as “piously‚” and‚ “dubiously‚” to enhance the quality of writing. In comparison‚ passage two incorporates a variety of scientific terms‚ such as physiological and specimen in order to legitimize the scientific themes found in Frankenstein. Regarding diction‚ descriptive words in passage one provided the reader with an image. With sentences such

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    Behind the Crime

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    Behind The Crimes Free will is part in of our own responsibility. It’s part of our conscious mind‚ our choice‚ to complete certain task‚ or game. On a criminal justice point of view however‚ a felony or a crime. Our actions are determined not by other people but our own state of mind. The classical and neo-classical theory states that “all individuals have free will and makes all their own choices in life based upon this free will.” (Aberle 46) people know what they are capable of‚ and they use

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    otherwise known as Moor had slept with his wife Emilia. Leaving Iago with a strong desire for revenge. Shakespeare successfully uses diction and symbolism throughout the passage. These devices are used to provide the reader insights regarding Iago’s character and motivation. Shakespeare indirectly depicts Iago’s persona as egoistic and manipulative through the use of diction: “And nothing can or shall content my soul‚ till I am evened with him” (13-14). Iago’s body is dominated by anger and resent‚ causing

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    the language as he claims to have selected for his poems? How does he describe the language used by many modern writers? Answer: The problem of poetic diction has been one of the most controversial issues in literary criticism. The most important part in the history of poetic diction is constituted by Wordsworth’s views on the language of poetry. These are two traditions in the history of poetic diction. One is that which pleads for a special language for poetry and the other is that which pleads

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    Introduction Paragraph: Hatchet. Is the book I like the most among three. Written by Gary Paulsen and published in 1996 was even appointed to a Newberry Honor Book. It is a story whose genre is survival adventure‚ and its main subject is a broken parent’s boy’s survival in forest. Summary: Brian was a sad boy whose parent got divorced‚ and he had to stay with father for the vacation. While he was going to Canada‚ the pilot got a heart attack‚ and gas ran out. Then a plane went down to the forest

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    In the specified passages on page 104 and pages 117 and 118‚ Fitzgerald utilizes diction in order to enhance Gatsby’s incarnation. The purposes of these passages is in telling of Gatsby’s dreams and ambitions‚ while displaying Gatsby’s inability to make the right decision regarding his dreams. The first passage on page 104 sets the background of Gatsby’s life‚ giving reason behind his desires for wealth and success. “[Gatsby’s] parents were shiftless and unsuccessful farm people…” and therefore

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    stoic woman who fights her entire life through many trials and tribulations until she finds true love and achieves an almost nirvana-like state of being. The manner‚ in which Charlotte Bronte writes‚ her tone and diction especially‚ lends its self to the many purposes of the novel. The diction of Bronte usually had characteristics of gothic culture and showed the usually negative and angry inner thoughts of Jane. The tone of the novel was there sympathetic towards Jane and displayed her as an intelligent

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    Canyons By Gary Paulsen

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    “Canyons” by Gary Paulsen is a great book that can be enjoyed by all middle school readers. The story canyons is mostly based in canyons‚ caves‚ and a camping ground. Itis also based in highschool sometimes throughout the story. Brennan and he is fifteen years old and he’s a sophomore. Brennan also likes to run a lot to escape his thoughts. Brennan is a fifteen year old boy. He is now a sophomore. In the story Brennan goes on a camping trip and he decides to go into a nearby canyon. In the canyon

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    This week’s readings was very insightful because one of the things I struggle with in poetry is diction because it very difficult for me find the right words to use when I’m trying to expression something to the readers. So‚ when I’m writing poetry I’m always using a thesaurus to help me. It’s interesting that most poets fail to use the correct diction to express something or someone that might confuse the reader. Learning how to effectively use syntax is key when you are putting together words in

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    Mark Twain’s Relevance Today Gary Scharnhorst (University of New Mexico) From the earliest stage of his writing career‚ Mark Twain was more than a literary comedian. From the first‚ his humor had a satirical and sometimes even a bitter edge‚ and throughout his life he repeatedly ridiculed the foolishness and foibles of the “damned human race.” His humor was in fact the basis of his appeal across classes‚ races‚ and nationalities. His social satire is the basis of his relevance today. The secret

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