In order to create a distinct tone in the article, the author must use a distinct diction, or word choice. ... Thus, diction, in combination with parallelism, helps set the negative tone towards those who support the destruction of the Indonesian rainforests. ... Therefore, both diction and parallelism are two very strong devices used by the author to oppose Mattel's destruction of the Indonesian rainforests as well as support Greenpeace's cause of protecting said rainforests. ... However, the author is not very objective because of the parallelism of the negative diction used....

• Word Count: 1029
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Graduate

Gioia is able to sway his audience to devote more time to the simple task of reading works of intellectual value through fearful diction and compelling consequences associated with being illiterate. Through his article, Gioia implements fearful diction to express his concern that America's future is in the hands of those who are less informed and comprehending of situations; economic and social. ...

• Word Count: 510
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Graduate

On the contrary, the University of Southern California and the University of Maryland imply gender inequality in the organization and diction of their respective policies. ... Although the diction appears to be gender neutral, persons in power are usually male, due to their physical build and natural strength over women. ...

• Word Count: 1759
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate

Having laid the foundation of imperfect, indiscernible evidence in his creation of suspense through style and diction, Hawthorne begins to drop hints regarding the nature of the evidence that kick-start the imagination due to the connotations of the imagery. ... Overarching Hawthorne's creation of suspense through style and diction is his creation of suspense through content-specifically, his use of limited perspective to disempower the reader. ...

• Word Count: 1547
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate

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
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Graduate

In the phrase 'when a traveler returneth home, let him not leave the countries', the use of metaphoric diction alludes to the notion of traveling being retained through memories and experience – allowing for the transformation of an individual with new ideas and perspectives. ...

• Word Count: 851
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Graduate

The diction Baudelaire uses in "Beautiful Dorothea" conveys a multeity in unity that situates the world of the poem somewhere above or below reality. ... The abundance of patterns in the detailed visual descriptions of the women in both works serves to create a slow, melodic rhythm which reiterates the lazy time of day where either the hot sun beats down or slowly baths the apartment in shadow - the reader or viewer of each work strains to wade through the detailed patterns of color or diction and syntax. ...

• Word Count: 2157
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Graduate