For example, Mrs. ... This background, together with a believable plot, convincing characterization, and important literary devices enable Flannery O'Connor in "Revelation" to develop the theme that sometimes people must look farther than the surface in order to understand the actions of others. ... O'Connor's use of important literary devices such as symbolism and foreshadowing allow her to reinforce the theme. ... Symbolism and foreshadowing are two of the most important literary devices used by O'Connor in "Revelation." After analyzing how the author's background,...

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In this essay I will examine how Poe utilizes plot elements, style, narration, setting, theme, symbolization, and literary devices in order to create such a horrific and suspenseful masterpiece. ... "The Cask of Amontillado" had extensive usage of many literary devices. ... Another literary device Poe used many times in this story was foreshadowing. One example of this would be when Fortunato jests to Montresor that ""The cough's a mere nothing; it will not kill me. ... Another example of foreshadow is Montresor's coat of arms and family motto is a foot stepping on a snake and...

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• Grade Level: High School

The  doppelganger  is a literary technique in which a double (or look-alike) appears in the story as a representation of evil. 2. ... The use of this character device is widespread in nineteenth and twentieth-century literature and indicates a growing awareness among authors that the "self " is really a composite of many "selves ". EXAMPLES Presently I heard a slight groan, and I knew it was the groan of mortal terror. ... EXAMPLES It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain; but once conceived, it haunted me day and night. ... This aspect is also underlined by the given e...

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Foreshadowing is a very interesting type of literary device. ... For example, at the beginning of the story, the man told the reader that he loved the old man but hates the eye and believes the eye is evil. ...

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• Grade Level: High School