The Complex Style‚ Diction‚ Tone and Syntax of John Milton John Milton was inspired to write a great epic‚ much like the works by Homer‚ Dante and Virgil‚ and with this inspiration he created Paradise Lost. Paradise Lost is an incredible piece of literature that tries to embody the idea of the epic poem. Milton puts a lot of effort (some even say too much effort) and significant thought into how he writes the story of The Fall of Satan‚ his infiltration of the Garden of Eden and the temptation of
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Few people are fearless speakers. As students‚ we generally feel the rumble of butterflies in our stomachs‚ but the most we have to lose is a good grade. For Emma Goldman‚ the stakes were considerably higher. She had the daunting task of speaking to secure her own freedom when she was placed on trial for obstructing the draft in 1917. The country was awash in patriotism‚ and she was prosecuted as an enemy of the state. When preparing her speech‚ she realized that a seated jury would be
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Many of us reminisce watching the girl with the frizzy hair and the “I know it all” attitude as she tries to blend in‚ but inevitably stands out. Emma Watson‚ best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series‚ would never have imagined how this role would change her life and define who she is at the age of nine. As a child star‚ she gained the admiration of many‚ but at the same time was scrutinized by the media. Growing up in the entertainment industry can put a lot of pressure
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Jane Austen in the 20th Century A Comparison between Emma and Clueless Generally one would assume that our society has changed considerably since Jane Austen’s times and I do not want to argue the opposite. In some ways‚ however‚ we are still concerned with similar problems. Especially coming of age is a topic which has not lost any of its currency. This can nicely be seen in the 1995 Hollywood remake of Jane Austen’s Emma Clueless. Director Amy Heckerling transferred the story originally
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Universität Stuttgart Institut für Linguistik: Anglistik HS Topics in Middle English Syntax Dr. Thomas McFadden WS 2007/2008 14/11/2007 Christine Pöhler The influence of French in Middle English Syntax In contrast to Scandinavian‚ French did not change the OE phonology or syntax but its vocabulary: French became the “most substantial source of new words in written Middle English.” (Blake: 423) Why did French have this kind of impact on English and its lexis? - The number of the conquerors
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an abundance of diction to help set the tone and mood. Diction helps develop a vengeful tone after a rival dog Spitz kills Curly‚ one of Buck’s teammates‚ when it says “Spitz ran out his tongue and laughed again‚ and from that moment Buck hated him with bitter and deathless hatred.”(London‚ 9). This diction helps convey the author’s tone through Buck‚ helps develop Buck as a character‚ and Spitz as a rival. Also it foreshadows Buck’s revenge later on when he kills Spitz. Diction also helps develop
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as a submissive young spouse. Then the author develops the characterization of Louise Mallard‚ through her diction and imagery‚ into an empowered‚ freed “widow.” The diction used by the author is crucial to the development of the story. In the opening line the author refers to the main character as “Mrs. Mallard‚” and states that she is “afflicted with a weak heart. These choices of diction imply that she doesn’t have her own identity‚ and her weak heart symbolizes her perceived lack of inner strength
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subjective diction to convince a resisting abolitionist group that slavery is not a bad deed. While some believe slavery is an immoral act towards society due to their harsh treatment‚ the author argues other wise saying slavery is acceptable and is needed. He explains to his readers how slavery is‚ “a status of society… and continually justified by Holy Writ‚ is its natural‚ normal and necessary status under ordinary circumstances” (Fitzhugh 295). Fitzhugh uses a great example of subjective diction as he
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Indigenous culture is full of diversity and different valuable traditions that are often misunderstood due to fixed and stereotypical ideologies that are often overlooked. “Compatriots” by Emma Lee Warrior follows a story of Indigenous traditions and the different issues that are faced by individuals of that culture. One of the underlying issues that can be seen through the story is stereotyping‚ which can be seen through the character of Hilda Afflerbach. Hilda contributes to the theme of stereotypes
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Emma Goldman perseverance towards equal rights‚ views on women‚ and reorganizing politics especially for women earned her‚ her place in history. Emma was born in Lithuania‚ but she moved to a czarist Russian ghetto called Kovno until 1886.(“Was My Life Worth Living?”‚ 2000) Her father discouraged her from having an education‚ and he told her that her only meaning in life was marrying and having a family.(“Emma Goldman: Overview‚ 2003) She moved to New York to live with her sister Lena at the age
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