Additionally, this proved to be a successful literary strategy that helped the reader to set aside pre-existing judgements, and to instead empathize with both Lincoln and Davis’ stories. Secondly, the intricate details provided about Lincoln’s embalming and subsequent eighteen-day “death pageant” were incredibly interesting and a great addition to the story. Rather than skipping over the body preservation process, Swanson clearly researched the entire ordeal and presented it to the reader at an understandable level. He included fascinating details
When King gave his speeches his voice was strong and prevailing but the tone was calm and passionate. King was a very good speaker and knew how to convey his feelings or thoughts so everyone in his audience would relate. King did so by using all three rhetorical appeals: ethos, logos, and pathos. Using these strategies appealed to people’s ethics, logic, and emotions. The way King wrote this letter truly shows that he is there in Birmingham for his people.
Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn After reading Huck Finn I have gained so much respect for Mark Twain and what he did for books all over the world. The thing I enjoy most about this book is the subtle humor that is interlaced with the satire. Twain uses generous amounts of satire of the white man’s cruelty to black people, of religious hypocrisy, of Romanticism, and of superstition both to amuse the reader and, more importantly, to make the reader aware of the social problems which Twain saw at the time of his youth. The era and setting in which The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn takes place is fundamental to the story but the character’s identities themselves could be placed in just about any modern novel or story. I think some of the books most obvious forms of satire result from dehumanizing black people.
Also, in most of these long sentences, the author writes descriptively to enhance our sense of history, to make it seem like we are actually there, watching the stories in front of us, in the present. Within the novel, he also gives us a mental picture of how each of the characters felt toward each other and toward the nation, which I thought was pretty nice. In particular, Ellis describes the important topics discussed at the dinner table
Imagery is used in all literature and when an author is really great at creating pictures in your head you know the book would be more understandable and enjoyable for you. Toni Morrison is a great example of using imagery in her work. I got a picture on every page and I understood the book more by taking a deep interest in her use of imagery and immersive vocabulary. She makes the book so not put down worthy. Her use of imagery will make you read the book from cover to cover and read every inch of this little book.
Sarah Draper Mrs. Jennings AP English 12 5th period B Shiloh In Bobbie Mason’s short story, “Shiloh” he uses many techniques in order to convey his overall message. Mason uses of similes and metaphors, symbolism and parallelism to help reveal the once happily marrage flaws and now being unhappy. Throughout the shot shory, not only does the author expose the reader to the feelings and actions of the characters but also in the authors eye he high lights the thing needed in order to make a happy marriage. Mason’s creative use of similes and metophors allows the reader to fully understand how the long distances and time can have a negative afect on a persons marriage. In lines 13-15 the rig that Leroy used to drive was compared
In Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” the auditory and visual imagery keep the reader in suspens, which improves the story. Because Bierce uses such descriptive language when describing Peyton, the reader can easily imagine the character performing the actions illustrated by the author. He describes him as having, “a straight nose, firm mouth, broad forehead, from which his long dark hair was combed straight black, falling behind his ears to the collar of his wee fitting frock coat.” (Bierce). In addition to using imagery, Bierce also includs vivid word choice. There is evidence of Bierce’s imagestic diction when he says, “with a supreme and crowning agony his lungs engulfed a great draught of air, which instantly he
Prejudice was a good topic to talk about and to be recognized, and Battle Royal fit the toll perfectly. I had the idea of prejudice, but I was able to elaborate on it more with the help of my classmates and professor. I would also like to acknowledge and thank my friend Christopher Martin for reading over my paper and giving helpful insights. I always find that a peer knows how to understand what one is trying to say or help to make sense of it. He offered a lot of help and was willing to make notes on my paper to attempt at helping me make my paper the best it could possibly be.
For instance, Mr Collins long, pompous speeches help the reader to realise his character within the novel and how he is a person who is full of pride in himself (which is one of the themes of the novel). Chapter 19 also contains authorial intervention. The authorial intervention in this chapter helps to not only tell the story but commentates the dialogue of the characters “she could not use the short pause he allowed in any attempt to stop him farther, and he continued.” The authorial intervention seems to show Austen’s annoyance towards Mr Collins who seems to constantly talk and helps make the reader sympathise with Elizabeth for being on the other end of his constant speeches. In all, through Austen’s use of the third
Since the IB learner profile unites us all as a lifelong learners. It applies to us all for we are all continually learning. William McRaven made many analogies that relate to IB Learner profile and that automatically makes him a thinker. McRaven’s life learned lessons, applies to everyone because he was able to analyze the credit and the faults of things he has learned from seal training. The first thing the men learned was to make their beds orderly each day.