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    popular for many of America’s great literary masterpieces to be adapted into film versions. As easy a task as it may sound‚ there are many problems that can arise from trying to adapt a book into a movie‚ being that the written word is what makes the novel a literary work of art. Many times‚ it is hard to express the written word on camera because the words that express so much action and feeling can not always be expressed the same way through pictures and acting. One example of this can be found in

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    unlike jail were the judge says that someone would have to stay for whatever number of month (in McMurphy’s case six) and after that time has come the person is free‚ he also must the be committed so he could get out faster‚ McMurphy then thinks it over “he’d had a six months’ sentence at the work farm with two more months finished‚ four more to go….. he’d been close to a month in this nuthouse and it might be a lot better than a work farm….. but it wasn’t better to the point that he’d want to spend

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    Ona is portrayed as this weak‚ vulnerable‚ and sensitive woman who does not have the same stamina as Jurgis. She is a thin and a typical stay at home wife. She has a lot of compassion for her family but is too “weak” to take on a demanding job. When she is forced to go to work she cannot handle it. She also births a child and her body is not able to take it which‚ contributes back to her fragile character. Her name means graceful which can be considered the way that she carries herself. Her function

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    friendships‚ both the adults and children are identically called ‘friend.’ By being called the same term‚ one individual isn’t of a higher stature than the other‚ creating equality between the two and destroying the adult – child hierarchy set by society. Thus‚ when Bobbie states‚ “I think everyone in the world is friends‚” she represents the childlike mentality that everyone‚ including adults‚ are equal to one another. () While the friendships between the children and adults blurs the adult – child hierarchy

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    LITERARY DEVICES

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    LITERARY DEVICES (ELEMENTS AND TECHNIQUES) Allegory Definition: An allegory is a symbolism device representing an abstract idea. Example: Faith is like a stony uphill climb: a single stumble might send you sprawling but belief and steadfastness will see you to the very top. Alliteration Definition: Alliteration is a literary device where words are used in quick succession and begin with letters belonging to the same sound group. Example: The Wicked Witch of the West went her own way. Allusion

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    America Opportunism is defined as self-interest seeking with guile. It includes blatant forms‚ such as lying‚ stealing‚ and cheating‚ as well as subtle forms of deceit‚ mostly the incomplete or distorted disclosure of information. It is responsible for real or contrived forms of information asymmetry. (Clegg) Does America possess some of the traits named above? Yes‚ hers comes mainly in the form of lying‚ deceit and manipulation. This is a seventeen year old girl who affirms her own beauty‚ and

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    LITERARY DEVICES Copyright © 2007 by Jay Braiman www.mrbraiman.com Literary devices refers to specific aspects of literature‚ in the sense of its universal function as an art form which expresses ideas through language‚ which we can recognize‚ identify‚ interpret and/or analyze. Literary devices collectively comprise the art form’s components; the means by which authors create meaning through language‚ and by which readers gain understanding of and appreciation for their works. They also provide

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    Feminism is a Futile Cause Twentieth century literature is not always sympathetic to feministic sentiments. Novels such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest‚ The Age of Innocence‚ and All the King’s Men‚ try to undo the prominent effects the feministic movement of the 20th century. Women’s denial of their inferiority is the underlying fear that materializes in these three books to produce reactionary actions and attitudes from their patrimonial society in order to prevent the inversion masculine

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    Literary Devices used in “ How to Date a Browngirl‚ Blackgirl‚ Whitegirl‚ or Halfie” by Jason Hernandez Professor Melinda Hernandez Central Texas College English 1302 28 March 2012 Outlines I. Introduction A. Different types of literary devices being used II. Style A. How is the style used to interest the reader. III. Tone A. How is the tone used to make the story playful. IV. Language A. How does the language change throughout the story V. Conclusion

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    Literary Devices Alliteration: The repetition of the initial consonant sound in a series o words. It adds rhythm/emphasizes emotion. Example: The menacing moonlight created mystery Allusion: References to events or characters from history‚ myth‚ religion‚ literature‚ pop culture etc. Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words to add a musical effect. Example: We moaned and groaned as the horse bumped homeward. Flashback: A jump back into the past to provide an explanation

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