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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Darkness by Joseph Conrad‚ the author effectively portrays the Congo River as an inhospitable location unfit for human existence. Through Conrad’s diction‚ syntax and detail of the environment‚ the author reveals a great deal of psychological stress‚ due to the hostile environment‚ which leads to physical anguish. Through the author’s usage of oppressive diction‚ the author illustrates a hostile environment where society and humanity are devoid‚ and in effect expresses how the environment dominates Conrad’s
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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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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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dreams can have on a slave through the contradiction in syntax and figurative language between the third paragraph and rest of the passage serves. Douglass wants to appeal to their humanity‚ the difference between man and beast‚ and the difference between white and black. Frederick Douglass is known for his eloquent writing‚ but he can also change his style in the blink of an eye to convey a powerful message or a contradiction. An expert in syntax‚ can cleverly lead someone into a hidden message in
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by Marcus Zusak‚ the narrator‚ Death‚ tells the life story of a young girl named Liesel Meminger during World War II. He explains the events and challenges Liesel experiences due to Hitler’s words and influence. In this passage‚ the author uses diction‚ imagery‚ and details to help the reader imagine and have a deeper understanding of the events taking place and the character’s thoughts and feelings. This excerpt is from a chapter called‚ The End of the World (Part II)‚ and the author choses specific
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William Shakespeare’s use of language in Sonnet 18 establishes an endearing tone in the poem. Firstly‚ the author uses diction in the text to support this tone of endearingness. For example‚ “But thy eternal summer shall not fade”(9). This entails that he is showing love and saying she is eternal‚ neverending‚ unlike summer. His word choice is enforcing the loving tone of the text. The phrase “shall not fade” further nailing in the idea of eternal love. Secondly‚ William Shakespeare uses specific
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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 a sentence because in order
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classic novel Emma‚ by Jane Austen. However‚ have you ever considered that Emma is Clueless? Yes‚ Amy Heckling’s 1995 movie‚ Clueless‚ can be related to the novel Emma‚ published in 1816. There is no doubt that Clueless substantially derives‚ and is adapted from Emma. However‚ apart from similarities‚ there are differences and adaptations from Emma to Clueless. These are necessary as a result of the disparity in values and attitudes between the early 19th century England of Emma and late 20th
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