The Rattler The passage is based on the conflict and decision a man has to make towards whether or not he should kill a snake‚ which was something he had and never wanted to do or should he let the snake go. The writer uses organization‚ point of view‚ and selection of detail to make the reader feel sympathy for the snake but empathy for the man and to have a calm and peaceful mood/tone towards the setting. The setting has a peaceful and calm effect on the reader. The event takes place in the
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The author of the passage‚ "The Rattler" creates two equally likable characters which presents a dilemma for the reader. The author wants the reader to believe that life is dear in his story "The Rattler." The author uses smaller effect to produce the overall picture of life being dear. The conflict between the snake and man makes the reader realize that life is precious and the author controls the readers emotions through lesser effects. The author uses smaller effects to make the reader like the
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Great Story: Several Intricate Factors "The Rattler" is a short story about a man who feels he has to kill a snake‚ but doesn’t want to. The snake is challenged with defending himself and avoiding the man. the author uses stylistic techniques in "The Rattler to convey feelings of power and force as well as feelings of remorse and compassion. The author’s diction heightens aggression and force behind the snake and the feelings of regret in the man. The man did not get any pleasure of killing an animal
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In “The Rattler”‚ Peattie’s uses literary techniques to contribute to a somber ambiance. Peattie uses organization and selection of detail to convey sense. His language helps the reader see the snake in a new light. Peattie’s use of a metaphor foreshadows the outcome of the story. Finally‚ Peattie’s use of first person helps the reader further understand the character’s dilemma. In the first paragraph‚ Peattie uses organization and selection of detail to convey a sense of calmness. Organizationally
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The Rattler Diction The speaker in “The Rattler” conveys that difficult choices are made in life to test one’s morals and actions in a situation. He does this by using diction to deliver a sense of respect for the rattler and equality between the man and the snake. The speaker wrote this story in order to show empathy for the snake as he speaks for the snake’s perspective. A relationship with the audience is established through creating remorse for the snake yet embracing the speaker’s “duty”
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Commentary on ¡°Rattler¡± The author¡¯s techniques in Rattler convey not only a feeling of sadness and remorse but also a sense of the man¡¯s acceptance of the snake¡¯s impending death. The reader can sense the purpose of the author¡¯s effective message through the usage of diction‚ imagery‚ and organization. The author uses diction in the passages to signify the effect of the author¡¯s meaning in story and often sway readers to interpret ideas in one way or another. The man in the story arrives
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Note: Diction‚ detail‚ point of view‚ organization and syntax are all devices that the author uses to make the tone of the story evident to the reader. Your commentary should consistently link your evidence to the tone of the story. Read "The Rattler.” Then do a quick write on these two questions: 1. What feelings did the author have about the man’s killing the snake? 2. What effect did this passage have on you as the reader? Frequently students say they are sorry
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“The Rattler” is a short story about a man who comes across a rattlesnake while walking through the desert. The man is forced to decide whether he should kill the creature or leave it alone. After thinking carefully and considering the people and animals that could be hurt by the snake‚ he chooses to kill it. This story focuses on the moral dilemma of the man‚ in which the distinction between right and wrong is not clear. This story causes the reader to pick a side and determine what is right
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The Rattler The author’s techniques in “The Rattler” convey the narrator’s obligation to protect those living on the ranch‚ but also the narrator’s uncertainty about the need of killing the snake. The reader feels sympathy for the rancher and also identifies with his conflict. The author does this through the use of Diction‚ Imagery‚ and Organization. The author’s Diction heightens the rancher’s commitment to protect the people and the doubt he feels about the decision. Although
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The author’s techniques used in “The Rattler” convey the obligation the man feels to kill the snake‚ but also his regret at having to take the life of a living thing. The reader feels the weight of the predicament through contrast in diction‚ The author’s diction heightens the power and force behind the snake as it responds to the man. When the man first stumbles across the rattlesnake‚ it is “undulant” while “waiting” and holding its ground in calm “watchfulness.” The diction conveys slight tension
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