Salinger, in his novel The Catcher In the Rye, utilizes symbolic diction, second person diction and organic comparisons to convey the theme-- life is a constant and the past is but frozen memories, never to be touched again. ... The author uses second person diction, through Holden, as an attempt to distance the character (Holden) from the inevitable process of change by redirecting his dialogue. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

James Joyce, the author of the novel, focuses on the intricacies of Stephen's transformation through his use of diction, imagery, and other literary techniques. ... Joyce accurately depicts Stephen's extreme nature of worship with diction, using words that seem highly religious in context. The description of Stephen's method and reason of prayer, "By means of ejaculations and prayers stored up ungrudgingly for the souls in purgatory centuries of days and quarantines and years," includes fabulous use of diction. ... The diction used by James Joyce while Stephen admires the gi...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

When analyzing style from the formalist perspective diction, syntax, and rhythm are significant factors when applying the formalist approach because it distinguishes one author from another. Outstanding diction appeals to formalist critics because it promotes a verbally engaging text. Syntax provides necessary support to diction through word order, sentence type and grammar. ...

• Word Count: 485
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Imagery, diction, and sound/musical are all essential elements in conveying the poem's meaning. ... Frost's indecisive diction can relate also to sex. ... Through the images, diction, and sound/musical, Robert Frost's theme of Life (on Earth) is probably the best place to engage in sex and not waiting until you go to Heaven, is the true meaning of the poem. ...

• Word Count: 518
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• Grade Level: High School

White's effective use diction and clever symbols help the reader assume the role of the characters in order to heighten the story"s personal appeal. ... Throughout his story White's ideas are effectively related through his use of diction and symbolism. ...

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White's effective use diction and clever symbols help the reader assume the role of the characters in order to heighten the story"s personal appeal. ... Throughout his story White's ideas are effectively related through his use of diction and symbolism. ...

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He further emphasizes his direct approach in his translation by means of his diction. ... The author's diction becomes the most imperative tool in his or her translation since the right words are required to express the image and feeling that was intended for. ... Her physical pain can be felt through the author's diction, in the way he or she chose to use the words "ache" and "blow" rather than "hurts" or "breathes.... This author's diction gives the poem its tone, where even the title, "First Frost," sounds softer than "First I...

• Word Count: 1553
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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

When Oliver starts describing the grasshopper, a minute aspect of creation that she can empathize with, she uses clearly defined diction in paradox Oliver sees a picture of her "wild and precious life" in the ordinary doings of this sugar-happy insect, known more for its wanton destructiveness than its bliss. ... " This diction shows that Oliver implies that the power of life is extreme; it needs to be protected and experienced to the fullest. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

His diction is well developed and straight to the point. ... Hemingway's diction throughout the short story is one of the main ways that he expertly conveys his theme of nothingness. ... Hemingway conveys these points through the use of fluent and expressive diction. ...

• Word Count: 976
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• Grade Level: High School

A Successful Fishing Expedition Poetry has multiple meanings and they are usually not obvious. Elizabeth Bishop, the author of "The Fish," hides a variety of poetic meanings in her poem. "The Fish" seems to be a simple poem about a speaker who catches a fish, ridicules it, and lets it go. Thi...

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Shakespeare's sonnet 23 embodies the speaker's intense but also restrained love due to his timidity and tizzy. By using metonymy, repetition and choosing effective diction, Shakespeare expresses his deep but silent love to the young man in the poem which make readers resonate with such a complex emo...

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Neon Neon by John Mayer is a love song that shows us that not everyone is within reach. Someone who might be "the one" for you just has no interest in you or has substance problems. The latter is more evident in Neon. Mayer's use of tone, imagery, irony, and diction give reason to suggest tha...

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• Grade Level: High School

The motives of an individual are just as important as his/her actions, and this is evident in Shakespeare's masterpiece, "Hamlet"; a widely praised and timeless play that is worthy of continuous critical study. By considering the key notions of the play, we can explore ideas pertinent to the human c...

• Word Count: 875
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• Grade Level: Graduate

Kurt Vonnegut once said, "Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you'll look back and realize they were the big things". This has been my favorite quote since I was a child, yet I have never realized how it has applied to my life. Not until my name was announced for the best actress academy a...

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• Grade Level: High School

How to live, as instructed by the poetry of Edwin Arlington Robinson Edwin Arlington Robinson, one of the premier poets of his day, portrays a wide variety of characters in his verse. These characters are multifaceted and layered with depth despite their apparent shallowness. Each...

• Word Count: 1536
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School