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    struggles of people of Ireland. What interests me most about this work is how Swift is able to show compassion through context in a work whose words would normally shock and anger any sane person. It is interesting to see how his careful use of language and imagery manages to both sicken and illuminate the reader. His shock value grabs the careful attention and scrutiny of the reader and‚ in doing so‚ accomplishes it’s goal‚ to awaken and alarm those who ignore the tragedy of Ireland’s plight.

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    writing crafts to make readers look more into the book in a deeper angle. Looking at To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ throughout her text‚ she adds figurative language and foreshadowing to show the readers upcoming events that might occur. Which affects the reader’s thoughts while reading the text because writing crafts like figurative language spark ideas and reveal characterization. In the start of the book‚ the main character Atticus teaches his daughter Scout about open-mindedness. Lee writes

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    Lord of The Flies: Vocabulary Words Abyss (Noun): a deep‚ large space‚ gulf‚ or cavity. The depth of the large abyss was immeasurable‚ but the scientists were determined to figure it out. (Option 1) Articulate (Adjective): using language easily and fluently; having facility with words. Variations: articulable‚ articulative (adjective); articulately (adverb) articulateness‚ articilacy (noun) Studying French for five years made him a very articulate speaker‚ for it sounds as if he really

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    refugee from war-torn Sudan learns to adjust to a new life in America with the help of friends and family. Katherine Applegate’s use of figurative language‚ first person point of view‚ and free verse poetry is the most effective way to reveal the story of a refugee adapting to life in America. Applegate’s effective style can be seen through her use of figurative language. This point can be seen in the novel when Kek has a flashback of when he is at the refugee camp in Sudan and loses his mom. He recalls

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    Mistress‚” a poem written by Andrew Marvell‚ presents a realistic view on the brevity of life. Marvell effectively presents a variety of figurative language‚ imagery‚ and a romantic tone to emphasize the theme of carpe diem: because time is one of the few things that are held certain in this world‚ one should take full advantage of it. The beautiful language that Marvell uses helps communicate the reality of time’s cruel passage. In fact‚ the poem begins with the hyperbolic statement “Had we but

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    that people sometimes feel isolated for their different beliefs and values. The author displays this theme through the use of figurative language‚ flashbacks‚ and conflict. When Margot describes the sun to her classmates‚ she tells them that “It’s like a penny”(2). She also tells them that “It’s like a fire… in the stove”(2). These quotes are examples of figurative language‚ similes specifically‚ that reveal how Margot sees the sun. Her view of the sun is very different from her classmates‚ who

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    “Night” by Elie Wiesel is an autobiography in which Elie’s life during the Holocaust is explained. Elie Wiesel uses imagery‚ figurative language‚ and pathos as tools to express the horrors he experienced while living through a nightmare‚ the Holocaust. Elie describes his experiences with imagery. “Open rooms everywhere. Gaping doors and windows looked out into the woid. It all belonged to everyone since it no longer belonged to anyone.” “Some were crying. They used whatever strength they had left

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    Walter Dean Myers‚ the author uses descriptive adjectives to develop an imagine. The author also uses figurative language to develop the mood in the story and to develop the characters. In “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” the author uses descriptive adjectives to develop characters and an image. First‚ the author stated “Graffiti scarred building to the grim shadows.” Here author uses descriptive language when describing the setting to help set the eerie mood of the story‚ it was eerie because of the shadows

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    horse shakes his head to remind me that we should not stop because we have not reached our destination. I am admiring this secluded‚ quiet place. Although I would love to stay‚ I realize that I must move on because I have obligations to fulfil. Figurative Meaning of Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” Frost’s poem “Stopping

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    In his play‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ William Shakespeare uses various examples of figurative language. He does this through the use of allusions‚ metaphors and foreshadowing in order to develop character and plot. Shakespeare uses one specific type of figurative to give you plot‚ and that type is foreshadowing. Through out the play Shakespeare continuously gives hints that give you more meaning to the purpose of the verse. In some cases‚ Shakespeare reveals plot‚ in this case upcoming death or misery

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