When meeting people for the first time, one cannot help but want to make a positive impression. The short story "The Rejected One" by Morely Callahghan tells of a young man named Karl, who is on the verge of introducing his new girlfriend to his family. Through the tale Callaghan illustrates the dis...
The story became a literary success, presenting readers with a clear and detailed account of life during a time of war. ... The carefully thought out descriptions, the excellent literary details, and the protagonist being someone relatible, make the story incredibly realistic. ... Here is a excerpt bursting with realistic descriptions of the internal workings of the execution device and the Federal Army that controlled it:" A rope closely encircled his neck. ... Another attribution of literary realism is the emotional tie of human nature to Peyton's character because of his values (ethi...
With deft application of literary devices, Komunyakaa allows the reader to receive an insight into how the long-lasting effects of war can impact the psyche of a veteran. ... Through his skillful use of literary devices, Komunyakaa takes the reader on an immersive journey through his remembrances that shows the complexity of emotions returning veterans face of all colors face; and in doing so, he demonstrates the power of reflection....
Maya Angelou: Still I Rise Maya Angelo was quoted in an article in Essence: African American Politicians Interviews, as saying " The power that I have first comes directly from being a descendent of people whose powerful history makes me humble. I would like to think that if I had been born anyth...
Post-Modernism is most evident as the literary period during Komunyakaa's works. ... Through the use of these various literary devices, the speaker is not only able to draw the audience into the history of the poem, but also shares his involvement in the war, and place the events of the war inside the lives and hearts of his audience. ...
The weight of even a secondary character using rhyming couplets is paramount because if a secondary character uses a device like rhyming couplets to express their feelings it shows the importance of using it to express emotion. ... Characters emotions bring a story to life Using literary devices to bring a character to life is an effective tool to involve your audience. ...
Symbolism is the use of an object or action to express ideas, emotions, or a state of mind. Writers use symbols as a way to allude or imply something. Symbols are often more powerful than directly stating an idea, and they tend to move on a deeper level. They can even bring a subconscious connection to the poem when used correctly. There are many reasons why writers and authors use symbols, and many people can agree that they bring life and essence to their writing. ...
