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    again. Detail: Literary devices in this passage are introduced with sarcasm which happens to include a bit of foreshadowing as well. It is clear for the reader what Thomas meant when he said “would I be here if she wasn’t?” Likewise‚ there are plenty of instances where imagery is being used. The author uses them in attempt to help the reader visualize the action that is going on. For instance‚ the statement “The other team’s centre had to be half a head taller.” is a great example of imagery written

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    efficiently protest it. First hand experience writers have the ability to do this because they have heard the murders‚ seen the destruction‚ and felt the effects. Authors who write about the negative impacts of war protest war through three important literary devices: imagery‚ irony‚ and structure. Many authors use imagery as a way to give vivid descriptions which help to protest war. In Wilfred Owen’s poem “Dulce et Decorum Est” he describes how he and his armed brothers were “coughing like hags” and

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    Things: Literary Analysis “Ode to things” In the ode “Ode to things”‚ I found 2 poetic devices: simile and alliteration. A simile is a comparison between 2 different objects using “like” or “as”. Alliteration uses multiple words‚ usually in a series‚ that have the same first consonant sound. A simile I found within the text was‚ “...that one because it’s as soft as the softness of a woman’s hip…”(15-17). Having this device helps the reader see the connection between the 2 items listed. For example‚ a

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    story filled with symbolisms‚ ugly reality‚ ridicule‚ and characters which reflect on the horror of the cruel tradition’s and that the townspeople are afraid of change. The three most important literary elements used to help form this story are plot‚ characterization‚ and theme. The first important literary element that holds significant value to form this story is plot. Jackson story starts off by saying. It is a gorgeous summer day‚ the children are out of school‚ and the villagers are gathering

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    Literary Devices – Poetry Allusion: An event or fact from an external context assumed to be known by the reader (e.g. historical‚ biblical‚ etc.). An allusion can increase one’s understanding of the poem in question by drawing parallels with other subjects. Anthropomorphism: The showing or treating of animals‚ gods and objects as if they are human in appearance‚ character or behaviour. Apostrophe: Something that addresses an object‚ abstract idea‚ or person who is dead as though it could

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    understanding of this novel‚ she does not intend to aim for a particular audience but rather gives a personal anecdote on her life as a recount. She employs both figurative and literal language devices to convey her thoughts and feelings as lively as possible to readers. The author’s use of variety of literary devices helps to deliver her agonising experience within the situation. She uses onomatopoeia and alliteration such as ‘hastily’ and ‘[no time to] loiter and linger’ to arouse a sense of desperation

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    An example of a metaphor used is “Society is a joint-stock company in which the members agree for the better securing of his bread to each shareholder‚ to surrender the liberty and culture of the eater” (369). In other words‚ he believes that when people buy

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    the image of the product has more priority than the performance of the product. An article in‚ “The Onion‚” the author satirizes how products are marketed to consumers through means of a variety of literary strategies such as words and phrases‚ dialogue‚ and scientific vocabulary. First‚ the literary strategy of using words and phrases throughout the article to mock the long tradition of how marketing companies advertise their products. The product in this article is shoe inserts. For instance

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    music‚ song typically is usually based on a person’s emotions‚ problems‚ and their lives. Coasters is one of the examples that is based on a person’s emotions. In this perspective‚ it’s Khalid’s emotion and how it affected him. He relates his emotions as a Coaster‚ always going all over the place and wanting it to stop. In the song “Coasters” by Khalid‚ he utilizes the literary devices of Imagery‚ symbolism‚ and diction to prove that having to get over someone is difficult situation that some people

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    this‚ he has committed treason against his country. He hopes that his country‚ his other dearest love‚ will pardon him because he loves both his country and his love interest. | LITERARY DEVICES 1. PERSONIFICATION * Lines 4‚ 6-7: The love interest’s eyes constantly accuses and convicts the persona. This device highlights the extent to which the persona has hurt this person. * Lines 18-20: The persona hopes that his country‚ his other dearest love‚ will forgive him for the treasonous act

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