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    This is why‚ structurally‚ the length‚ diction‚ and tone are similar in both stories. They follow a similar format of explaining their relationship‚ how they interact with each other‚ and finally by recalling their first encounter. Their tone also follows a similar pattern by conveying disappointment‚ anger‚ and fatalistic. Their voice echoes each other because they’re the same person and they’re virtually talking to each other in the two different stories. For example‚ the monsters explain its role

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    The fervent appetite for freedom is a flame that is not easily extinguished. This passion is demonstrated in The Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson thoughtfully and carefully employs his language and diction in order to sway the reader to fight for their rights and justice. In the introductory paragraph‚ Jefferson presents to the reader a troublesome situation where radical measures must to be taken. His thesis consists of the essentiality to declare a flaw when one is eminent and therefore

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    George Orwell uses tone and diction in his book to mold the scene of 1984 into a gloomy‚ dark and depressing set. He begins with setting the time of day‚ thirteen. Choosing "thirteen" instead of one Orwell sets a tone of an over militarized nation. He then moves on to using "boiled cabbage and old rag mats"; an all-enveloping‚ oppressive smell one couldn’t wish on even on their worst enemy. The combination of these two along with the babbling telescreen‚ snooping police‚ and contrived posters anchor

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    Emily Dickinson: Poetry Essay One of the most acclaimed American poets‚ Emily Dickinson—the reclusive‚ heartbroken genius—asserts her position among such greats as Walt Whitman through her extremely individual style. Her unconventional meter‚ heavy-handed employment of dashes‚ and seemingly random capitalization are the trademarks of a body of poetic work notable for its deeply sensitive exploration of the human condition. By avoiding the flowery and romantic style of poetry common during her

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    Tone‚ Style‚ and Diction in Hemingway’s “A Clean‚ Well-Lighted Place” Ernest Hemingway’s writing choices are famously in favor of clear and concise language‚ sharply contrasting those of William Faulkner‚ an author who is known to use many fluid descriptions‚ metaphors‚ and similes in order to emphasize certain ideas. Although both Faulkner and Hemingway choose to describe more than just what is plainly written‚ they differ immensely in presentation. Faulkner adheres strictly to his own tradition

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    Zora Neale Hurston’s novel‚ “Seraph on the Suwanee" demonstrates the contrast between the famous Suwanee River‚ and the people that live in Sawley town. Hurston use of alliteration and diction make Sawley seem like a beautiful place to those who have never been there. On the other hand she also describes harsh diction and imagery‚ which more accurately depicts what it is like working on the river‚ and characterizes the people working there. In Hurston’s first paragraph she describes Suwanee River as

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    In Edwin Arlington Robinson’s “Richard Cory‚” Robinson employs diction that sets us up to believe that Richard Cory is everything that anyone would want to be. The name “Richard” even sounds of royalty and riches; many kings had the name Richard and the word “rich” is within the name itself. The townspeople view him as “imperially slim‚” as “a gentleman from sole to crown‚” (830) and was even described as “richer than a king” (831). Richard Cory “went downtown” and the townspeople referred to themselves

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    Effectiveness of Diction‚ Ethos‚ and Arrangement in “Don’t Blame the Eater” In his op-ed piece for the New York Times‚ “Don’t Blame the Eater‚” David Zinczenko uses diction‚ ethos‚ and arrangement effectively by using specific words to fit their context‚ building up his credibility through his experiences‚ and arranging his argument to be an easy read. He argues that kids are not completely to blame for unhealthy eating‚ as that lies with the fast food industry as a whole. The problem is a national

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    How does James’ use of diction and figurative language influence the mood/ tone of the story? How does it alter the way the reader views certain characters? Why do you think that wealth is such a big topic that is emphasized and how does it relate to the modern world. Are people blinded by the idea of wealth or do you think that it is just an interest that people have? The thematic idea of trust is also touched upon in this novel. Do you think that trust is something that can be regained or do you

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    Wordsworth theory of language of poetry and Coleridge’s criticism on it‚ is of great significance in the history of literary criticism. Wordsworth revolts against the poetic diction of eighteenth century. His theory has some merits and at the same time has certain demerits. Wordsworth rejects poetic diction by saying‚ “avoid poetic diction”. He says that neither there is nor could be any difference in the language of prose and that of metrical composition. Previous critics like Dr. Johnson were of the

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