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    beginning‚ Jesus starts speaking of the Beatitudes and this section includes repetition of the word “Blessed.” This is the example of anaphora as is it emphasizes the idea of those who are blessed according to the sermon. One can see this literary device used throughout the first eleven verses of chapter five (Matthew) and of course serves as the introduction and attention grabber of the speech. Though not used in the introduction‚

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    In the novel “1984” the writer George Orwell uses rhetorical devices to build the main character’s role. Orwell throughout the novel uses multiple devices to develop Winston’s character. Although on pages 30 and 31‚ Orwell uses two rhetorical devices to develop Winston’s character‚ oxymoron and symbolism. “War is peace freedom is slavery ignorance is strength.” (Page 30) This is an oxymoron because those phrases make use of contradictory words. If you switch the phrases around‚ you will still be

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    that despite her love and appreciation for Troy‚ Rose regrets sacrificing her own happiness for the sake of their family. She realizes that choosing to give up her dreams for Troy did not bring her the fulfillment she had hoped for. The repetitive rhetorical questions she asks also highlight her regret in putting Troy above her own desires and identity. By willingly entering a relationship that required her to sacrifice her dreams‚ Rose disconnected from both her happiness and her relationship with

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    there is far less going on instrumentally‚ causing there to be less compositional devices in use in comparison to that of the original. Gary Jules uses two compositional devices within his cover; a single piano motif which has been inspired by a motif within the original‚ which is played at the beginning and end of the song‚ and during the chorus after Gary Jules sings the lyrics ‘mad world.”. The other compositional device which is found within Gary Jules’ take on “Mad World‚” is the augmentation used

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    Patrick Henry Speech In the “Speech to the Virginia Convention”(1775) Patrick Henry convinced colonist to fight against Britain; he constructed extensive use of three main rhetorical devices in his speech to persuade colonist to go to war and fight for what they truly desire. Presenting his speech in House of Burgesses‚ Henry sincerely respected his audience to gain their respect and attention to comprehend his urgency. Patrick Henry said in his speech “listen to the song of that siren till she

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    Quentin got to go to school and how he didn’t. An example of his colloquial language is on page 241‚ “These dam little slick haired squirts‚ thinking they are raising so much hell. I’ll show them something about hell I says‚ and you too.” Literary Devices: Symbolism Jason mentions dogs multiple times within the passage‚ and even uses it to reference Quentin (pg. 240‚ “I’m afraid all the time I’ll run into them right in the middle of the street or under a wagon on the square‚ like a couple of dogs.”)

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    Faulkner cautiously celebrated his accomplishment with a message that will forever change the field of literature. Under his belt‚ Faulkner went on to write a vast collection of poems‚ short stories‚ and more. Throughout his speech‚ he used rhetorical devices such as tone‚ modes of persuasion and extrinsic proofs to directly convey his message‚ that of which was wildly neglected by many authors of literature until brought forward by Faulkner. His speech‚

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    Americans were surprised with his thoughts and his view on the Civil War. By the time Lincoln had delivered this speech the Civil War was almost over and American citizens were exhausted. He used rhetorical devices such as religion‚ biblical references‚ and pathos to explain high hopes for the future of their country and express to his thoughts. The Civil War was the most vicious war the United States had to go through. The war made friends turn against each other and tore the country apart. The

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    Nicholle Miller ICD Narration Rodney Merchant February 2nd‚ 2013 The Brakes Rhetorical tools within a narrative are very important. They help set the stage so the reader can understand the story from the author’s perspective. A narrative is structured so the reader can see things clearly. The structure contains the introduction‚ the body‚ and the conclusion. The introduction has a thesis statement. A thesis statement is a sentence that states the main point of the narrative. The introduction

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    Allusion: Henry didn’t mind sitting in the back of the bus. But for some reason Sheldon seemed to resent it. Grousing once in a while about how this was the Northwest and not the Deep South and the bus driver had had no business jerking his thumb toward the back of the bus when he and Henry boarded. Page 214 |Explanation: Henry and Sheldon are heading out to meet Keiko at the new camp and are told to go to the back of the bus by the bus driver. Though Henry is fine with this Sheldon complains

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