Even though Capote used devices of fiction writing, it does not take away his credibility but simply proves that he can write a nonfiction novel using a number of different writing techniques from other genres. ... Some believe that it is very much possible for the genre "non-fiction" exist, as long as the writing does not stray too far from facts. On the other hand, there are many others who believe that the non-fiction genre should have never existed. ... Although Capote used a number of different writing techniques to compose his novel. ... Fact or fiction, every author has their own writ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Muchamore's writing style is simple and easy to follow making it a great book for teens. ... Muchamore often makes use of asyndeton and excludes conjunctions to make his writing more intense and to create a greater impact. ... Taking the tone, genre, and writing style of the book into account I believe this book is aimed at teenage boys aged from thirteen to sixteen. ... I personally don't enjoy reading this genre, but Maximum Security was a great read and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I would credit the success of this novel to its action-packed plot and Muchamores wonderful writing styl...

• Word Count: 581
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With the gothic writing style, the writer captures the decay of society, life, and love in the post Civil War South, and the horrors that human beings are capable of committing against themselves and one another. ... In any other writing style it would not be believable that the crimes of Emily would be unknown. ... But within the gothic genre the gruesome details of such crimes are wholly believable and the crime itself seems justifiable if not romantic. In any other genre this crime and the actions carried out after it would be nothing less than horrifying. ...

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By using this type of writing, I feel that we are only given a very straight forward message from the narrator and the author. ... This book represents the fiction genre of the 19th century literature period. ... Wells was seen as a major figure in the development of the science fiction genre....

• Word Count: 597
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Postmodern writers tend to be more ambiguous in meaning, structure and genre. ... Even Doctorow's venture into the western genre itself is postmodernist. ... In modernist writing, rights and wrongs are more identifiable and characterization and theme less ambiguous. ... Since she does not have the illusion that writing can be realism, she, like the other two writers, lets the structure and voice fit the story that is told. ... Ruth only comes to understand her mother through her mother's writing, written in her own...

• Word Count: 2490
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• Grade Level: High School

Ray Bradbury is best known for his writing in the fantasy genre and "A Sound of Thunder" exemplifies that writing style. ... Events from within the story are also strongly influenced by the setting of Bradbury's life during the writing of this piece in the early 1950s. ... To someone reading the story for only literal meaning this part may have little to no significance, however it connects to the time Bradbury was living in while writing the short story. ...

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Poe's sense of mood and tone in his writing help create a thrilling, strange, and mysterious atmosphere, which leads to the theme (Chua, 297). ... Womack also describes Poe's writing style this way: "Poe was known as a poet and critic but most famous as the first master of the short story form, especially tales of the mysterious and macabre." ... Again, this thrilling, strange mood which Poe loves to incorporate in his writing, is used in this story as well. ... May, points out that one of the most powerful contributions Poe made to the short story genre was his insistence t...

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The genre of the story is growing up and independence. ... I think the most important aspect that contributes to the success of the story is Lessing's interesting style of writing. ... The third most important aspect that also has a lot to do with its success is the writing techniques. ... Doris Lessing's highly successful use of different writing styles and techniques made the short story a gripping and enjoyable read. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Two short science fiction novellas that demonstrate good work of writing include the adventure, A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury, and Nethergrave by Gloria Skurzynski. ... Science Fiction is definitely a challenging genre to write and think through but both of the novels demonstrate it so simply it almosts seems easy....

• Word Count: 511
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Stockton belongs to American popular literature genre. ... It was his better judgment of writing on the middle class that won him his fame. ... It is this trickery which differentiate his writing from others. ... It this genius of his writing that one see how he manipulates the same kind of characters and storylines to portray human socialization behavior basically the same but changing to the needs of time. ... The element of psychological weight must, be taken into account and given full coverage to, for Stockton with great endowment includes, this aspect to his writing, and in fact, the...

• Word Count: 1579
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

His writing style conveyed throughout the novel is significantly articulate and intellectual, however, he is a zombie with no knowledge or understanding. ... As the narrative, R effectively voices himself in comparison to other books I have heard of in the same genre. This novel is effective in comparison to other novels in a similar genre or on a similar theme. ...

• Word Count: 1193
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He aided in making the Science Fiction genre respectable. ... Bradbury's advanced writing abilities also contribute to his success. ... "The October Country" is one of Bradbury's strongest metaphors in the beginning of his writing. ... His writing abilities can be classified as magical. ...

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Title of Work: One Flew Over the Cuckoo' Nest Author: Ken Kesey Date of Publication: 1962 Genre: Physcological, character, fictional Writing Style: Stream of consciousness, innovative, descriptive Point of View: Chief Bromden, observance is key, combine, foggy Setting/Atmosphere: Oregon, psych hospital, post-war era, 1950's Plot Development: Part 1- Chief Broom, combine, longest residing patient, new admission McMurphy, M brings trouble to ward, fields...

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Analysis of Truman Capote and his Writing Style and Techniques Truman Capote's innovative and controversial techniques earned him celebrity status and fame as a professional author. ... He captivated readers and critics with his new genre, the "nonfiction novel". ...

• Word Count: 2030
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He became extremely concerned in a writing career after having a creative-writing course at Chico State College (now California State University, Chico) in 1958. ... In his last decade Carver taught creative writing at Syracuse University, living with the poet Tess Gallagher, whom he married in 1988. Winning Mildred Harold Strauss Living Award in 1983 finally paved him the way to devote his full time to writing. ... Writing Style Carver's writing style is said to be very much like Ernest Hemingway's, and that it's an example of minimalism (Hemingway being a master of minimalism)...

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Is John Guilty of Causing Ann to Commit Adultery It is evident that John is guilty of causing Ann to Commit adultery in Sinclair Ross's "The Painted Door." John's desire, for instance, reveals his intentions. In addition, John's low self-esteem suggests his motive. Finally, the card game show...

• Word Count: 2012
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• Grade Level: High School