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
• Approx Pages: 3
• 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. ...

• Word Count: 690
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

By analyzing the purpose, structure, and diction of King's speech we may achieve a better understanding of the black movement, and the harsh reality of the times. ... King has a sly underlying significance in his diction. ... With this persuasion comes polished diction. ...

• Word Count: 788
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Among Afro-American writers, Langston Hughes, one of the well-known names in Harlem Renaissance stories, establishes the tone in his writings through the language and the elements used. For example, in his short story "Salvation" Hughes utilizes the difference between good and evil as an analogy fo...

• Word Count: 461
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Although this poem is easy to read, as Hughes intended it to be along with most of his other poems, it is necessary to look at elements of poetry such as diction, setting and situation, speaker, rhythm, and tone in order to understand the themes presented in the poem. ... The tempo of the poem and the diction also show that self-understanding can be a long, confusing process. ...

• Word Count: 1151
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In Langston Hughes, "Theme For English B," I intend to argue that the character throughout the poem is trying to find identity and purpose, and this is done through symbolism, imagery, and diction. ... " Quickly making the abrupt statement as if this is expected and should come as no surprise to the reader, this is a good use of diction, very sure and confident words telling the reader this is how it is and and to society how its supposed to be and the blatancy of his words only tells us there is no hope. ...

• Word Count: 1440
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

If you don't, the title may not be suitable because it is not interesting enough. (2) The style is colloquial because they use diction that is used in the setting and the slang the blacks use. ...

• Word Count: 808
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

His word choice, diction, and fluidity of speech were beautiful and helped capture his sincere feelings and express them towards the large crowd who was being blindsided with this publication of news. ...

• Word Count: 858
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

People look at society and think there is no way segregation existed between African Americans and Caucasians. Periodically, young adolescents hear older African Americans telling them about what their ancestors experienced and what some of them witnessed within the African American culture. In "Cha...

• Word Count: 790
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travel are both pieces of prose that highlight and emphasize social injustices and moral blindness, calling for action and change to take place. Although their subject matters differ, King and Swift utilize many o...

• Word Count: 736
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Harlem Renaissance From 1920 until about 1930 an unprecedented outburst of creative activity among African Americans occurred in all literary discussions in the lower Manhattan and upper Manhattan sections of New York City, this African American cultural movement became known as "The Negro Move...

• Word Count: 1300
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Song of Solomon CHARACTERS: Macon "Milkman" Dead - the protagonist of the novel. He is a young African-American man who begins trying to escape from family ties and ends by embracing them. Macon Dead - Milkman's father. He is a landlord of poor housing. Pilate Dead - Macon's sister. She...

• Word Count: 2974
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School