Kaye Gibbonsuse of simple diction, unmarked dialogue, and a unique story structure in her first novel, Ellen Foster, allows the reader to explore the emotions and thoughts of this heroic, ten-year-old girl modeled after Gibbonsown experiences as a young girl. ... The simplistic and humble attitude that both Gibbons and Ellen epitomize in the novel is portrayed through diction and dialogue throughout the novel allows the audience to gain a better understanding and personal compassion for both the character and author. The novel is written in a short, choppy sentence structu...

• Word Count: 637
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The merit of these novels pervades every page, but can especially be found in the themes, diction, and characterization. ... Neither Hurston nor Ellison hid any part of their culture to be politically correct; this fact is especially visible in the authors use of diction in their novels. ... Ellison uses some colloquial diction and slang, but not nearly so much, since his main character was trying so hard to deny his culture. ... Such diction also helped to define the main characters. ... By using characterization, theme, diction and other literary devices, Ellison and H...

• Word Count: 835
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• Grade Level: High School

In the short story, Death Of a Moth, Dillard conveys the meaning of loss and gain through syntax, tone, and diction. ... Diction is the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing. ... " Dillard's diction shows the moth as a beautiful and stunning creature, especially when she uses the word golden to signify value. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

This can be seen by the complicated diction throughout the story as if looking back upon an old memory. ... In "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place- the narrator uses common diction to relay the events of the story and express the characters feelings of isolation and social setting preferences. ... The use of the narrators and all of their associated diction, literary devices and descriptions lead to an understanding of how these two short stories could have become so famous. ...

• Word Count: 515
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• Grade Level: High School

/diction (use of language)/etc.. ... - Diction/Syntax: Describe effects and success, your impressions... Poetry To analyze poetry: - Title - Paraphrase: to put something in your own words after the first read through - Connotation: the actual/true meaning, examining literary devices - Attitude: author's perspective (tone/diction/imagery) - Shift: key words, punctuation, stanza division, length, change in sound - Title Revisited: 2nd impression/proper understanding - Theme: love, betrayal, lost love (the poet's perspective/ideas) Commentary Organization - Introduction - B...

• Word Count: 757
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• Grade Level: High School

The authors of these two novels convey this common theme through the use of literary elements such as setting, diction, and point of view. ... The use of diction in that quote, as well as the rest of the book, helps to convey the message that the monster is unfairly treated. ... The diction Lee uses during this closing statement moved not only the fictional jury, but the reader as well, making them reflect on themselves and their own unjust prejudices. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

What make the characters so interesting are the continual parallels with the characters in THE CUCKOO"S NEST to religious figures and also the reality the book instills through presence of delusions in the Chief's diction. ... Chief Bromden as described in the novel is a delusional man, through most of his diction the reader gets much of it, for example the many machines operated by the ward staff and the incessant fog he keeps walking through. ... For example near latter of the novel we see through the Chief's diction that he "not feeling small" anymore he's actually feeling...

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In his novel "The Kite Runner," Khaled Hosseini uses literary devices such as diction, imagery, and tone to reveal Amir's past and show how it characterizes his future. ... Khaled Hosseini begins by using diction when he declares the unknown relationship between Amir and Hassan. ...

• Word Count: 600
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• Grade Level: High School

"The diction and syntax were consciously unliterary" (Benet pg 37) is a description of one of the many ways Anderson wrote. ... "Gee whizz, gosh amighty" (Anderson) is just a taste of the versatile diction Anderson used. ...

• Word Count: 593
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Test by Angelica Gibbs has used such elements of narrative such as setting, characterisation and diction to both emphasis and develop the dominant issues raised within this short story. ... The diction used in this text plays a significant role to the emphasis of the central issue and setting of this text. ...

• Word Count: 631
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

"A Good Man is Hard to Find" and " Good Country People" Flannery O" Conner expresses his writing through many diverse elements and ideas. The two short stories " A Good Man is Hard to Find" and "Good Country People" have similar meanings that are portrayed in situations that are different. T...

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Often times in literature, an author utilizes specific literary devices to enhance an overall work. Kate Chopin adorns her short story, "The Story of an Hour," through irony. By establishing an ironic undertone, Chopin consecrates an exemplary work that becomes dependant on the literary device and...

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• Grade Level: High School

The way she spoke, the grammar, the diction, and the very descriptive words she uses to describe people tell the reader who she is. ... She even has the audacity to criticize Miss Moore's perfect diction. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Defining Respect In reading "A Respectable Woman" by Kate Chopin it is apparent that she is very much a realist. Her works are all fictional stories but they represent the stark realities of life. She does not dramatize or make her characters appear heroic, but simply portrays them as everyday peop...

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London London, by Edward Rutherford, is an excellent historical work. Although the novel is spread out over 1124 pages, 21 chapters, and 2051 years, Rutherford expertly keeps the reader's interest. The overwhelming amount of material is woven intricately through the lives of loveable fiction...

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• Grade Level: High School

Villette Charlotte Bronte's Villette is a novel that may frustrate the reader. Just as one begins to understand it, the novel changes and sifts like sand through grasping fingers. Characters, setting, form, and focus all seem to be mercurial, as the novel sways between opposing forces. As even ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Culminating Independent Project The Word for the Future "Rebellion is individual action; it has nothing to do with the crowd. Rebellion has nothing to do with politics, power, or violence. Rebellion has something to do with changing your consciousness, your silence, your being." (Osho, 1987) ...

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In The Screwtape Letters, Lewis also uses language techniques such as diction, hyperboles, and metaphors to establish certain ironies that develop disgust for Screwtape and the demons among the readers. ...

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Write a considered analysis of Holes' by Louis Sachar, outlining its significance for both school students and older readers, placing it in the context of literary tradition'. Holes' was written by Louis Sachar in 1998, introducing a new, more contemporary children's book. The book itself, ha...

• Word Count: 1943
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Write a considered analysis of Holes' by Louis Sachar, outlining its significance for both school students and older readers, placing it in the context of literary tradition'. Holes' was written by Louis Sachar in 1998, introducing a new, more contemporary children's book. The book itself, ha...

• Word Count: 1946
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate