point of view‚ character‚ theme‚ symbolism and language‚ give the author of a short story the prospect to sculpt their words into a beautiful piece of art. Two elements‚ dialogue and characterization‚ are approached differently in the two short stories even though both authors use indirect characterization to reveal information about the characters through their own thoughts‚ words and actions. Without dialogue‚ neither story would be able to progress. "The Cousins‚" relies solely on dialogue through
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steadiness‚ diligent work‚ and inalienable individual ability. Gladwell doesn’t disown the need of inborn capacity‚ and he indicates diligent act as a significant element for triumph in any attempt. In any case he finds in these examples of overcoming adversity that components‚ for example timing‚ condition‚ and social legacy play an oft-disregarded yet basic part. Outlier is Malcolm Gladwell’s tribute to these unsung models. In a world where we think only the successful will succeed‚ that worship those who
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is away in order to reach his beloved wife‚ son‚ and homeland again. Throughout his journey home‚ he encounters many things such as an uncivilized giant with one eye called a Cyclops‚ a witch-goddess that casts spells on Odysseus and his men to make them lose track of time‚ a nymph who falls madly in love with Odysseus and holds him prisoner on her island‚ along with the God of the sea‚ Poseidon‚ who Odysseus has angered and is making it more than difficult to reach his homeland. Upon his return home
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syntax‚ powerful sentence structure‚ and familiar poetic and biblical references to pull the reader in. These literary techniques are meant to make the reader feel the same fear‚ helplessness‚ and anger Frederick Douglass and many other slaves felt at the time. Douglass’ use of references to plays‚
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it were their own mistakes. To convey this message‚ Clarkson used many literary devices. For example‚ in lines like‚ “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger‚ Stand a little taller” there is external rhyme‚ which makes the song more pleasurable to the ears. Its chorus‚ “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is a metaphor‚ that refers to the fact the previous mistakes and people that hurt one’s feelings‚ should making them stronger. The theme of these lyrics is that there needs to be growth
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symbolism‚ and his use of stream of consciousness. He is still considered one of the great writers of his time. The view of James Joyce has been immortalized through his personal history‚ interpretations of his stories‚ and is well analyzed by the literary community. “James Joyce was born on February 2‚ 1882‚ the oldest of ten children born to John and Mary Joyce” (Araby 2). He was raised in a suburb of Dublin‚ Ireland called Rathgar. His family was a middle class family‚ but suffered from major financial
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Literary Terms and Rhetorical Devices Allusion An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference Generally a figure of speech making reference to a known place‚ event‚ literary work Example: an allusion to Shakespeare‚ “He was a real Romeo with the ladies.” Synonyms: hint‚ reference‚ innuendo‚ insinuation Cliché A worn out expression that takes place of an original thought; a phrase or expression that is overused or
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According to Harold Bloom‚ Literary Canon refers to a classification of literature. It is a term used widely to refer to a group of literary works that are considered the most important of a particular time period or place. For example‚ there can be a canon composed of works from a particular country‚ or works written within a specific set of years‚ or even a collection of works that were all written during a certain time period and within a certain region. In this way‚ a literary canon establishes a collection
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The author uses settings to help show us themes and develop characters. The gym is a setting the author uses to show us the theme “A person must take action in order to persevere goals”. The gym is where Junior could just kinda get away from life and don’t worry about anything except basketball. I chose to do the gym with my theme because Junior had a goal to get onto the team and he did‚ he didn’t get on any special team he got on varsity. Junior could do anything if he put his mind to it in the
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A Literary Analysis of Everyday Use Alice Walker ’s short story‚ "Everyday Use‚" shows the significance of genuinely understanding our own family traditions and culture through our present lives. The story presents two sides in conflict through the characters of Maggie and Dee. Mama‚ the narrator of the story‚ and Maggie‚ the youngest daughter‚ appreciates heritage as part of themselves and where they originated from. Dee‚ the oldest daughter‚ discarded her heritage from the start and never reformed
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