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    Water imagery can be seen throughout the entire novel. It is an idea that evidently brings connection for certain events‚ and at the same time brings Stephen’s multiple sensation and memory into vivid pictures. Most of the time‚ the imagery of the water appears to be dark‚ cold‚ and unpleasant in the book‚ but the imagery differs as the story goes on. To some extent‚ water can be seen as the state of Stephen’s soul. Or to be more explicit‚ it is the transformation of Stephen’s soul. In the very

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    Imagery‚ Tone and Word Choice” An author can establish the mood of the story by either using figurative language or through using word of choice. Figurative language means the language that utilizes expressions or words with a meaning which is totally different from the literal interpretation. It can also mean different words but that have the same meaning. Word of choice is when you choose to use words that are descriptive and specific that tell your readers what you are

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    Light and Dark Imagery In Romeo and Juliet Night is a time when the rigidity of family feuds can be suspended‚ when lovers can be freed of societal dicta; but it is also a time when hierarchy‚ taboo‚ and humane principles can be violated. -Triple-Threat Shakespeare‚ Jeanne Roberts Romeo is longing for love when he says he has a soul of lead‚ and is pierced by cupid’s shaft. The oxymoron ‘she speaks‚ yet says nothing’ describes Romeo’s circumstances brilliantly. Such imagery could only be used

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    works is The Heart of Darkness‚ written in 1902. This short story describes the main character Marlow‚ a seaman‚ recounting a story of imperialism suffered by Africa in detail. Conrad’s writing style is uncommon‚ using particularly dark diction and imagery along with unique syntax. Conrad’s diction is described by many as being melancholy. At the beginning of the story‚ Marlow and his shipmates are stuck on a flooded river. They were condemned to wait and examine their surroundings. On page two‚ Conrad

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    Broad Question: Do mental imagery processes‚ specifically odor and visual imagery‚ influence odor detection? Specific Question: How does detecting odors affect the ability to detect weak odors? Does the content and modality of the imagery influence this effect? Alternatives: Engaging in odor imagery can enhance or interfere with odor detection. Engaging in visual imagery can enhance or interfere with odor detection. Engaging in either odor or visual imagery has no significant impact on odor detection

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    Female Imagery in Nineteenth-Century Art When comparing erotic material of today from that of the nineteenth century‚ they are placed at either ends of the spectrum. In today’s world‚ almost everything is sold by sex appeal. Sex is not a clandestine topic anymore‚ like it was in the nineteenth century. When looking into the subject matter of erotic imagery‚ the main difference is the erotic material that is for men versus women. In Linda Nochlin’s essay‚ "Eroticism and Female Imagery in Nineteenth-Century

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    are consumed by “prairie twangs” and “frontier trousers”. Based on the word choices such as the ones above‚ it is very easy for us to gather a description of what Holcomb is like. Capote uses imagery and tone to accurately convey how he sees Holcomb: aged‚ calm‚ and lonesome. Capote uses a lot of imagery in these paragraphs to express his view of the town. The use of phrases like “lonesome area”‚ “ramshackle mansion”‚ and the word “flaking” provide appeal to the sight. He continues to describe

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    Theme The theme of “Animal Farm” by George Orwell is there are dangers of a naïve working class if the abuse of language as instrumental to the abuse of power is applied. For example‚ on page 31 “Comrades! You do not imagine‚ I hope‚ that we pigs are doing this in selfishness and privilege? Milk and apples contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig. We pigs are brain workers; the organization of the farm totally depends on us” Squealer cried. This is manipulation of language

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    ideas. Essentially‚ the words "naked" and "nude" have the same definition‚ however‚ in a progressive society‚ the two words are associated with different interpretations. Robert Graves conveys the differing interpretations through the exertion of imagery with usage of couplets‚ parallelism‚ and a fluctuating tone to distinguish the contrasting views between the interpretation and attitudes between the words "nude" and "naked". In particular‚ the adoption of parallelism is evident in "Naked and Nude"

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    Literary Techniques: Poetry Analysis 1 Diction and Imagery Literary Techniques • The meaning of a poem (i.e its focus‚ mood and the speaker’s attitude) is enhanced by four main types of literary techniques: • Diction • Imagery • Sound devices • Rhythm‚ Rhyme and Repetition Diction • Diction is the choice of words a poet uses to bring meaning across. In working through a poem‚ it is useful to question why a certain word is used‚ and what kind of effect is achieved with the choice and placement

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