Within the novel, Salinger has created numerous symbols, such as the natural history museum or the red hunting hat, as well as creating a vocabulary which fits in with Holden's maturity. ... Words such as "Chrissake" and "hell" are staples of Holden's vocabulary. ... Holden's regular use of curse words shows he has a limited vocabulary. ... " (Salinger 1) From the beginning of the novel, Salinger lays out the vocabulary that will drive the novel until the last page. ... Salinger masterfully crafted a vocabulary that makes Holden such a believable charact...

• Word Count: 725
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Reading the books of a good children's author early helps the children to develop speech, vocabulary and construct sentences correctly. ... Also, reading promotes increased vocabulary. ... Reading not only helps to increase vocabulary, but also increases the overall grammar. In order to expand vocabulary, children should read classic literature. ... Also, children's books help the kids to develop speech, increased vocabulary, and construct sentences correctly. ...

• Word Count: 947
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Joyce's vocabulary is also limited to simple words that a boy of Stephen's age would understand. ... Stephen's vocabulary, also seems to grow, as harder words are introduced to the work. ...

• Word Count: 507
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

I have used the vocabulary of literary analysis such as: Direct and indirect characterization, setting, plot, theme and conflict. ... I have use some of the vocabulary of literary analysis but not enough to be specific. ... I have not used the vocabulary of literary analysis. ...

• Word Count: 1061
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The visual vocabulary used such as "I see your face has hardened, but merely as an observation,"" help to form a convincing voice with the clear visual movement of facial muscles representing the stranger's emotions. ...

• Word Count: 522
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Critical Essay: Gimpel the Fool "Gimpel the Fool", by Isaac Bashevis Singer, is an excellent short story with elements like style, characterization, and theme to make the Jewish tale a delight to read for young and old. The story never loses ones" attention, and the suspense to see what the ...

• Word Count: 642
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Defining Respect In reading "A Respectable Woman" by Kate Chopin it is apparent that she is very much a realist. Her works are all fictional stories but they represent the stark realities of life. She does not dramatize or make her characters appear heroic, but simply portrays them as everyday peop...

• Word Count: 514
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

How H. G. Wells, Builds and sustains tension In "The Red Room". The title "The Red Room" immediately attracts the reader's attention; it is symbolic but leaves unanswered questions. "What is the red room?" "Why is it red?" We associate red with fear and danger. Is this room dangerous? Overall, the...

• Word Count: 1687
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Kate Chopin's book, The Awakening, uses many different literary techniques to entertain readers through her writing. Chopin's use of diction, imagery, and the characterization of Edna Pontellier add to the passage and the book as a whole. The author's purpose of entertaining readers is reached throu...

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

Moreover there are some events which are so beyond our everyday experiences that we simply have no words to describe them or the vocabulary which exists in our society to explain these events may simply be inadequate. ...

• Word Count: 863
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

"Y No Se Lo Trago La Tierra" "And The Earth Did Not Devour Him" By Tomas Rivera Compare and contrast the Tomas Rivera book with the film. In comparison, the book and the film portray the same protagonist in Marcos, the little boy, and his experiences with his family as migrant workers. The m...

• Word Count: 819
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

"Everyday Use" is a short story in which the use of imagery combined with characterization allows the readers to dive deep into the story, perhaps detecting hints in to what the characters are feeling or thinking. These methods prove successful in portraying how two characters, Maggie and Mama, psyc...

• Word Count: 1145
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The English novel which was destined to live, in fact out live all other forms of literature, whether poetry or drama, and shine even today on the horizon of English literature as a bright star, actually rose and greatly developed in the 18th century. The novel despite the presence of great poetical...

• Word Count: 1006
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Setting: Another Country takes place in Harlem, France, Greenwich Village and other locales throughout numerous incidents in this literary work. It is a time during the early 1970's when racism against women and ethnic dissents take place. The most prevailing and leading events take place in Ha...

• Word Count: 1203
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a famed novel written by Harper Lee. It is no lightweight paperback that we pick up for fun, it is a serious novel with thematic concerns ranging from racial discrimination to prejudice to courage. With a plot that weaves around these weighty issues, this novel could hav...

• Word Count: 1048
• Approx Pages: 4

Silko's short story "Lullaby" lends itself well to close reading and analysis. "Lullaby" is a story whose themes can be interpreted in many different ways. After close reading "Lullaby", I came to the conclusion that the feelings of the protagonist, Ayah, presented the theme of fear and the ability of other feelings to conquer fear. The plot of the story centered on the life and experiences of a Navajo woman named Ayah. The story began with Ayah in the later years of her life. ...

• Word Count: 1994
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Literary devices in Wuthering Heights The novel, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte relates a story of passionate love which ends in despair and melancholy for both Catherine and Heathcliff who are the main characters of the novel. The author employs various techniques to make the story more inter...

• Word Count: 2278
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School