Descriptive Writing in Literature! November‚ 01‚ 2010 Descriptive Writing in Literature! Literature indulges us in a different world by using descriptive writing that paints a vivid picture in our mind. Every author has a different way to accomplish that‚ but the main purpose is to draw the reader into the desired place and time of the literature. I will compare two poems and one story that capture the imagination by a descriptive writing. First we will take a closer look how these authors
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Daughter” is a fascinating short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne about a medical scientist “Giacomo Rappaccini” who is researching exotic and poisonous plants. His daughter “Beatrice Rappaccini ” takes care of the poisonous plants for him and she too becomes poisonous. The story takes place in Padua in the medieval times. Many of the elements explored in this story are open for interpretation and Hawthorne’s play on words is amazingly cunning. The first time I read this story I walked away with many
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Short stories require different styles and features‚ than regular novels. Single characters‚ shortened plots‚ and a conflict with resolution‚ are some of the key features that make a successful short story. With having a single character‚ it lets the writer develop their background‚ which gives the reader much needed description to create an understanding‚ or relationship with the character. The shortened plot‚ with a build up to the conflict and resolution‚ grips the reader‚ and makes them feel
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AnimatedRick‚ in an animated display of fist flaying managed to punch three innocent bystanders trying to stop him fromkilling Shane. CelerityWhen Carl finally found a jar of peanut butter‚ he ate it with such celerity that he forgot to think about sharingwith the rest of the starving group.DawdleDaryl couldn’t watch Carl dawdle with his crossbow‚ he couldn’t stand how long it took him to load it.DilatoryBeing a baby‚ Judith was dilatory in falling asleep and wouldn’t let anyone else rest until she
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There once was a farmer named Billy Bo‚ he was happily married to a wonderful and beautiful wife of five years who helped anyone and everyone she meet.On his farm he had many livestock including chickens‚ cows‚ and a few horses‚ that make his life busy and sometimes hectic. One day while he was out doing his chores of collecting the milk‚ eggs‚ and others things like that to sell at market‚ he heard his wife Mary scream so he run over to see what was wrong and he saw that most of his crops had gotten
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Andrina a short story by George Mackay Brown George Mackay Brown’s short story ‘Andrina’ has an element of mystery which plays an important part. The author is from Orkney and the story has a spiritual element as well as common themes such as the cycle of the seasons ‚ betrayal hope and regeneration. ‘Andrina’ is set in Orkney‚ a perfect location for his tale because of its mystical atmosphere . The haunting‚ spiritual atmosphere created through the language George Mackay Brown uses adds
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The short story ¨The monkey´s paw¨ by W.W Jacobs‚ would make a great movie. The story is about a magical charm‚ a monkey´s paw that is brought home into the White family by Sergeant Major Morris. The paw has the ability to grant 3 wishes to 3 different people. The story is very suspenseful. That would make it easier to grab the audience attention. The book would not be able to grab the attention of the audience as much as the movie would. The author uses many descriptive words to describe the story
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Shirley Jackson is most famous for her short story ‘The Lottery’ and her novel ‘The Haunted House’. She has been applauded for her fresh approach towards American Gothic writing. There are many works dedicated to the gothic elements her stories contain. However‚ most critics overlooked the feminist elements that most of her stories have. The two short stories discussed in this essay both have female characters who are outsiders in their society. Careful examination of the protagonists’ course of
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Literature Essay #1 on "How to Be a Writer" (short story) by Lorrie Moore Lorrie Moore writes some of the easiest and most rewarding short stories I have read. It was compelling and threw me right into the story as if I were recalling life experiences. She also has done a great deal of work in the writers field that is pretty interesting. But this‚ so far‚ is my personal favorite. Before learning more about the short story that I favor so much‚ I will educate you on her education and wards she
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Answers forNanking StoreByMacario D. Tiu | 1. Give the gist of the short story. | Aida Rivera-ford present in her “Love in the Cornhusks” how the love story of a former housemaid and a tractor driver ends. Tinang gave up her work as her lover‚ Amado‚ deserted their workplace. She’s then married to Inggo whom she gave their first Bagobito. Ford uses flashbacks effectively in highlighting each character and situation being shown. The story takes place over a period of 3 hours or more; with this time Tinang
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