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    stronger because he is so courteous. Additionally‚ Mr. Finch uses strong language to get his ideas out. The words he uses are purposeful‚ but easy enough that an uneducated person could still follow along with his argument. Atticus uses parallel structure on page 204 to create the idea that black men are no worse than white men: “all men are created equal” (205). There is also a lot of imagery and other figurative language that brings his argument to life‚ and gives him more credibility. Another

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    invented. To express themselves better the poet can use figurative language to improve how the poem effects the reader. By using figurative language‚ the poet can further extend his or her emotions and feelings to the reader. By extending the poet’s emotion‚ a poem can reach the heart of the reader and give him or her a closer tie to the subject matter that the poet is trying to discuss. A. E. Housman’s “To an Athlete Dying Young” uses figurative language to further convey the poems theme of the death of

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    Maya Pimentel Ms. England English 12 CP/ Period 6 6 December 2016 Human Condition In both poems‚ “On Monsieur’s Departure” and “The Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock‚” they reveal very similar aspects in the human condition using figurative language. The use of figurative language in these poems makes it easier to portray the types of feelings that go through one’s head. In “The Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock” the poem is talking about what seems to be more of what happens when one over thinks when he’s

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    have a perfect body‚ perfect hair‚ perfect face‚ and so on. Most of the times girls based their life on achieving a perfect look‚ they spend a great amount of money on plastic surgeries‚ and trying to change themselves. Through the use of figurative language Piercy is able

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    Jonathan Edwards is considered one of the masters of figurative language. His use of vivid images and strong metaphors is very obvious in his fiery sermon. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God‚” as he describes human nature and hell. For example‚ he says at one point‚ “Unconverted men walk over the pit of hell on a rotten covering…” One of Edwards metaphors is‚ “The dreadful pit of the glowing flames of the pit of hell.” He very often casts the fires of hell in metaphorical terms rather than using

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    uses figurative language in Ceylon where which the story of his family unravels. He uses figurative language to connect Ceylon to the people who live there‚ particularly his family. As the story goes on‚ Ondaatje has the climate and earth of Ceylon form who people are‚ and how they act. At the beginning of the novel‚ Ondaatje is just starting to piece together his family’s past. He starts to realize how stubborn the whole family is‚ and how that stubbornness is blinding them all‚ “I see my own straining

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    Andrew Carnegie: An American Captain of Industry By far the most profitable businessman during his age‚ Andrew Carnegie left his mark on industry‚ and profoundly impacted the expansion of business enterprise in America. Essentially‚ Carnegie rose from poverty to become one of the most influential‚ industrial tycoon’s in history by single-handedly building the American steel industry. During his time‚ Carnegie was known as being a prolific writer‚ but is most remembered for the entrepreneurial‚

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    "Shiloh" Symbol and figurative language There are many examples of symbolism and figurative language in Bobbie Ann Mason ’s short story "Shiloh." The importance of names: the main character is Leroy Moffitt‚ his wife is Norma Jean‚ her mother is Mabel‚ and their deceased son‚ who died of sudden infant death syndrome at the age of 4 months‚ is Randy. In the story‚ Norma Jean says to Leroy‚ while doing her studies for school‚ "Your name means the king." Leroy questions his place in their relationship

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    Steinbeck’s passage on page 1 of The Pearl expresses a relaxed mood of tranquility‚ completeness and satisfaction through the spirit of family. This is conveyed though the wording in the descriptions‚ the setting‚ and also the use of figurative language. The tone is calm and relaxed‚ and Steinbeck’s narration and description conveys a tranquil atmosphere. The song is ‘clear and soft’ and he hears a ‘the little splash’ of the ‘morning waves’‚ illustrations providing imagery which conjures ideas of

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    formal‚ solemn or playful. It conveys what the author wants the characters to portray in a piece of dialogue such as Wolsey’s soliloquy. In the beginning of the soliloquy Wolsey portrayed conceded nature by saying‚ “ farewell? a long farewell to all my greatness!” after being dismissed from the court. Wolsey is trying to display his independence from the court‚ and the court’s dependence on him. This expresses how in this moment Wolsey is still filled with high thoughts about himself. After many

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