How does the style (on the level of specific language, sentence structure, etc.) in which a work is written relate to the story it has to tell – to its thematic concerns, to the way its plot is organized, to the types of character the author represents, etc.? You may write on “The Garden of Forking Paths,” “Why I Live at the P. O,” or “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Remember that in order to answer this question, you’ll first need to establish what the author’s style is (with evidence and specific terminology), but work well beyond that to explore what that style does. 5. Eudora Welty suggests that the plot of a short story is often “a projection of character.” Consider this claim in relation to “Barbie-Q, “Gimpel the Fool,” or “Everyday Use.” What is the relationship between plot and character in the story you
In a paragraph, discuss how these three essays meet the criteria for literary nonfiction. Use specific information from the content of the unit and quotations from the readings. Literary nonfiction is a form of storytelling as old as the telling of stories. It is a form that allows a writer both to narrate facts and to search for truth, blending the empirical eye of the reporter with the moral vision. The first essay written by Jaschik meets the criteria for literary nonfiction because it discusses the huge controversy of plagiarism and how it affects literature today.
Second, explain what the context or situation is—that is, who is involved, where s/he is, at what time, and what is going on, etc., Third, explain what the quotation means and how it is significant to the novel. (In other words, why is this quote important?) Keep in mind that quotations rarely tell you why they are important, so you must use the clues given to you and really dig beneath the surface, kind of like “Author and Me” questions. Fourth, note any stylistic devices (similes, metaphors, personification, symbols, alliteration, etc. ), and finally, what connections do you see between this excerpt and other vignettes in the novel?
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OUTLINE Thesis Statement: In order to comprehend the background of the story we need to analyze symbols of the story, the characters of the story and the link between Poe’s life and the story. I. Introduction II. Symbols of the Story A. Red Death B.
You need a topic sentence that explains how these elements of style reflect the theme/thesis (in other words, what do these devices help communicate to the reader?). Style element #1—RESTATE how this one element communicates the author’s intention/lesson/meaning—be specific. Three layers: 1. What your research had to say about that literary element. 2.
Imagery in Fiction Writing Authors often use imagery as a powerful tool for describing and delivering their main point in fiction writing. Imagery can hint at an underlying meaning, let the reader know character traits, describe the setting, and has a host of other uses. As such it is one of the most important literary devices. Two excellent examples of how to use imagery properly are Kate Chopin’s “Desiree’s Baby” and Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral”. In both of these stories the authors use imagery to help drive home their main points, although in a somewhat different manner.
Literary Terms Figures of speech are words or phrases that describe one thing in terms of something else. They always involve some sort of imaginative comparison between seemingly unlike things. Not meant to be taken literally, figurative language is used to produce images in a reader’s mind and to express ideas in fresh, vivid, and imaginative ways. The most common examples of figurative language, or figures of speech, used in both prose and poetry, are simile, metaphor, and personification. Flashback is a scene that interrupts the action of a work to show a previous event.
Therefore, Alifa Rifaat, the author of the story, effectively conveys the theme through her use of literary devices such as contrast and characterization. The main focus of this paragraph will be the author’s use of contrast, to explain how the relation between this literary device and the main theme of the story. First
‘Why is Sixty Lights worthy of critical study and inclusion on the HSC Prescriptions List for module B- Critical Study of Text?’ The novel Sixty Lights has been included on the HSC Prescriptions List for Module B because it is worthy for critical study as it is a diverse piece of literature covering significant topics that have been ignored in the modern world. We enter the lyrical and image-laden world of Sixty Lights. It’s a tale, resplendent in colour and imagery, set across two worlds - the constrained and stilted world of Victorian England, and the chaotic danger and abandon of India. Gail Jones creates literature, like Shakespeare, but in this particular piece explores the significance behind photographs and what they represent.