Oates integrates plot devices from the opening scene using the technique, in medias res. ... The author even uses foreshadowing through Grace's thoughts of Harriet in this moment; She's mad, she's come to injure me (Oates 661) By connecting both the plot devices of exposition and suspense, Oates incorporates the flashback technique. ... Recalling her ex-roommates features, the prominent front teeth and blush of her skin (Oates 661) brings about the narrative device of exposition within the flashback. ... With this device, Oates is able to connect several of the Narrative t...

• Word Count: 1174
• Approx Pages: 5

Graham Greene, the author of the novel 'Brighton Rock' uses a variety of methods to create narrative interest in what can be described as 'bleak', 'depressing' or 'hopeless' material. Greene uses the idea of setting, characters, dialogue and language techniques such as juxtaposition, euphemism or contrast to create the narrative interest in the reader. ... The use of the setting allows to create narrative interest to present what might be considered to be bleak, depressing and hopeless. ... Greene uses the method juxtaposition between the characters ...

• Word Count: 1151
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Graduate

"Non-fiction narratives can present us with a "slice of life", which has been carefully constructed by a writer who has particular values and attitudes". ... Many techniques are used by the author to enable this such as, Narrative structure, Repetition, Juxtaposition and Figurative and descriptive language. ... All non-fiction narratives are used to present the author with the aspect of a "slice of life". ...

• Word Count: 1187
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Poetic liturature consists of many techniques and styles which are used to express the Poets creative ability, but can also be used to send an underlying concern. ... The narrative then asked a rhetorcial question which is probably relatable to every reader of the poem. ... The Poem uses (techniques) to convey the challenges to the readers. ...

• Word Count: 728
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In the Article "What is Poverty," Jo Parker explains what poverty is, and how it affects everything in her life. She tells her personal experiences in hopes readers listen, so she can provoke change toward how poverty is thought of. Parker does this by using repetition, an angry tone, and by detaili...

• Word Count: 636
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

He is careful not to create a mechanistic narrative, removing long discourse and making effective use of interrupting the plot with the use of asides. ... For example, there are many literary devices used in Holes' such as, irony, symbolism, humour, euphemisms, metaphors, and the use of mystery and the techniques used to convey warnings or clues to the reader. ...

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

He is careful not to create a mechanistic narrative, removing long discourse and making effective use of interrupting the plot with the use of asides. ... For example, there are many literary devices used in Holes' such as, irony, symbolism, humour, euphemisms, metaphors, and the use of mystery and the techniques used to convey warnings or clues to the reader. ...

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